[itopaloglu83]

It’s more malicious than that, they’re simply not renewing their code signing license hence making the software non-functional.

[londons_explore]

Which probably allows them to skirt legal liability...

After all, a computer with the date set to 2021 will still function...

[cyphar]

Until they shut down the server, which will almost certainly be soon after the certificate expires.

[allajfjwbwkwja]

Yep. Scummy, even for Microsoft. Too bad their EULA blocks class action.

They were selling it until October 2021, so it's not some ancient system. By building a time bomb into it, they misrepresented what was effectively a $50/year subscription as if it were a $229 purchase. Should be a slam dunk case, but it won't be.

[tjpnz]

Their EULA is meaningless in countries with strong consumer protection laws.

[dansquizsoft]

I didn't know you could block class actions just by stating it in the TOS for a product - thanks for the tip!

[im3w1l]

I don't think this can be the case given that the program will keep working in reduced functionality mode. This wouldn't be possible in the situation you describe.