The subscription monetization model comes with Windows 10. It is Microsoft's plan to eventually transfer all software as a service! For Windows moment will be sold by subscription only for corporate clients. For consumers, there is a "free service". But it is quite possible that one day of Windows 10 will require a subscription fee for consumers too.
Microsoft officially announced their subscription plans. The software giant explained that subscriptions will initially apply only to businesses. Consumers can continue to get Windows paying the original cost. The official announcement says that:
Today we are announcing Windows 10 Enterprise E3 CSP. Starting this fall, companies can get security and enterprise-class management capabilities for just $ 7 a seat per month for the first time through the cloud solution provider channel.
According to Microsoft, the main features of the subscription model are:
- increased security Offering security features sophisticated Windows 10 to help enterprises secure data and identities sensitive, help ensure devices are protected against cyber threats, give employees the freedom and flexibility to access sensitive data on a variety of devices, and ensure controlled access to highly sensitive data
- Licences and simplified deployment :. help companies reduce costs to -Front, eliminating the need for counting and time device audits, and making it easier to stay consistent with a model based on the user subscription licenses . This new offering allows companies to easily move from Windows 10 to Windows 10 Pro Enterprise E3 without restarting
- Partner managed IT :. configuration and device management by an experienced partner in Windows 10 and deployments clouds. Partners can also help businesses develop device security and management strategy with the unique features of Windows 10. Companies can consult subscriptions and usage for Windows 10 Enterprise, and all other Microsoft services cloud purchased in their partner portal for easy management with a single contract, a user account, a support contact, and one simple invoice.
Thus, with a price of $ 7 per month per user, businesses will pay $ 84 per user per year for a subscription to Windows 10 baseline. Microsoft will release the extended subscription plans that include antivirus protection and other features. However, prices are not yet available.
Microsoft has used the subscription model for Office 365. It seems people are willing to license the Office suite via a subscription. In fact, Office 365 is already sold as a subscription for consumers too! So now the operating system will also follow this model
As for consumers, after July 2016, the cost of Windows 10 existing licenses should be :.
- $ 119 for Windows 10 Home
- $ 199 for Windows 10 Pro
If Windows 10 subscriptions are a hit with enterprises, Microsoft could the bring consumers too. So do not be surprised if one day you have to pay permanently for Windows as you pay for your internet or electricity. If the operating system becomes a subscription, every app will follow and may start demanding monthly payments to continue to use it. Ultimately, the total expenditure can far exceed your budget.
I personally do not see consumers to accept Windows as a subscription. There is already a strong resentment and outrage against this model because it brings uncertainty in your future. Although you get the latest version with a subscription, there are several drawbacks to this model - you have to accept whatever changes the latest version of the particular subscription brings you the removed features, preferences withdrawn, the loss of your control on the settings, the loss of productivity because the upgrade introduces unnecessary or unwanted changes - just about anything they want to force change must be accepted by you
Essentially, agreeing to pay for a software subscription, you not sign your right to evaluate. and reject changes in technology that you may not like.
Do you like the idea of subscriptions? How much money you are willing to spend per month on software when so many alternatives to free and high quality are available?
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