The Real Reason Windows is Free - And what that costs you!

There are companies in this world that want to get money from you as best as they can. If you don't pay them they will consider you the product getting your personal data and they will earn money from it. Microsoft is just one of these companies.

Join Dave Plummer, a retired Microsoft engineer from the MS-DOS and Windows 95 era, as he dives into the real reasons behind Microsoft’s bold move. From declining PC sales and Windows 8’s backlash to the rise of free macOS and Linux, discover how market pressures and Satya Nadella’s vision transformed Windows into a service. Uncover the hidden costs—telemetry, ads, and a shift to subscriptions—and what it means for you. Don’t miss this deep dive into Microsoft’s strategy!