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[–] tuhriel@infosec.pub 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I once had a valid office key... But since I reset my computer to often the amount of "free activations" was used up... There where so many hoops to jump through to re-activate it that it was easier to get a cracked key to activate my office version... That's just sick

[–] CorrodedCranium@leminal.space 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That kind of related: when mostly single use software works off of a subscription model versus just being available for purchase.

[–] tuhriel@infosec.pub 3 points 1 year ago

Jep I hate the, "you don't own anything anymore" mentality... There are some valid reasons to actually provide a subscription, but most of the times it should just be a one time payment