The north-German state of Schleswig-Holstein plans to switch to open source software, including LibreOffice, in its administration and schools. In doing so, the state wants to reduce its dependence on proprietary software, and eventually end it altogether. By the end of 2026, Microsoft Office is to be replaced by LibreOffice on all 25,000 computers used […]
I really don’t understand how it’s acceptable for shops to sell devices pre-loaded with Micro$oft products, without letting the consumer know that there’s the license fee included in the purchase. But, as you say, this practice has gone on for decades.
It infuriates me too.
I really don’t understand how it’s acceptable for shops to sell devices pre-loaded with Micro$oft products, without letting the consumer know that there’s the license fee included in the purchase. But, as you say, this practice has gone on for decades.