Will Windows 11 have programs that need a subscription now?

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/103367/after-40-years-of-being-free-microsoft-has-added-paywall-to-notepad/index.html

Basically in Windows 11 you need a MS account and a 365 subscription to be able to use notepad. I think by the time Windows 12 comes out, you'll have to pay a yearly fee to use it. This is beyond crazy.

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Confined · 56-60, M

I use Linux Ubuntu and Zorin. Microsoft is owned by the 3 letter govt peoples. FBI, CIA, NSA, etc

twiigss · M

@Confined I saw in a comment on the article I posted that Zorin has an emulator to where you can run most Windows games/applications? My only concern really is the ability to run games. If can play DOS games as well as games from Windows 95 up to 10 (not highly demanding games) then I'd make the switch tomorrow honestly.

I used Linux Mint and liked it, but just the being able to game part of it isn't so great.