software pricing

The perennial debate between subscription-based software and one-off purchases has taken center stage in the Windows community. This story is about more than just a bargain—it’s a commentary on how we use our computers and value our digital tools. Recent buzz in the tech world reveals that you...

Microsoft is testing a bold new approach for its flagship productivity suite—a free, ad-supported version of Microsoft Office. This experiment, currently under the microscope in markets like India, is challenging conventional software pricing models. But is the lure of “free” enough to overcome...

The software industry is no stranger to debates over pricing, value, and licensing models. In a recent Macworld article titled "Microsoft Office vs. Microsoft 365: Why one is low-key a scam," concerns were raised over the monthly fees associated with Microsoft 365. As Windows enthusiasts and IT...

In a twist that reads like a high-stakes tech thriller, the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers of Europe (CISPE) have signaled that their “we-won't-sue” agreement with Microsoft is veering off course. While the technology giant has long been a force behind the Windows operating system and...

Gone are the days of walking into an electronics store, picking up a neatly boxed Microsoft Office CD, and happily installing it on your trusty PC. Microsoft’s iconic productivity suite, once a standalone product available for a one-time purchase, has undergone a complete transformation. It’s...

Hello and good day, I now realize that I should have bought Win 8.1 Pro some time ago, but it what it is, I am now looking at several online sites that are selling it and a couple are selling for less than $50.00, that just does not sound right, while one is selling it with a copy of Office 2013...

According to available information, it looks like OEMs will likely be paying almost double the price for Windows RT (Windows 8 for ARM) versus what they've payed in the past for Windows 7. As explained in the article, there may be some underlying strategy and logic for the cost but it seems a...