Microsoft Has Really Gone Too Far

[SteelCrysis]

https://www.extremetech.com/computing/24...dows-7-8-1

Also, based on these actions, we’re calling “Mainstream support” a lie. Microsoft clearly doesn’t have a “Mainstream support” mode anymore. A company that reserves the right to unilaterally tear up previous agreements that may have influenced how and when you bought your operating system license has no right to declare itself in “support” of anything except its own bottom line.

[dmcowen674]

I'm sure they'll be a lawsuit.

That is seriously insane control of customer owned product.

All purchases would now be a lease and not ownership.

[SteelCrysis]

There's a workaround: https://www.neowin.net/news/custom-patch...processors