After 40 years of being free Microsoft has added a paywall to Notepad
After 40 years of being free Microsoft has added a paywall to Notepad
www.tweaktown.com After 40 years of being free Microsoft has added a paywall to Notepad
If you want full access to Notepad, Microsoft now requires users to pay, with the new changes to 40-year-old software adopting the 'freemium' model.

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Notepad has long been a testbed for new technology in Windows. This isn't just a sign of enshittification, it's a warning that they want to do more.
9 6 ReplyThe recent update was the first time in decades they've touched it. How has it 'long been a testbed of new technology' ?
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