fromThe Mercury News
9 hours agoLarry Magid: Paying forever? Subscriptions are taking over tech
Previously, software users owned licenses and could use them indefinitely, but now subscription models require ongoing payments to access services. For instance, Microsoft 365 charges about $70 a year for personal use, while families pay around $100 annually for collective access. This shift mirrors trends in software like Adobe where monthly subscriptions replace outright purchases, emphasizing continual payment rather than ownership.
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