Re:LibreOffice downloads on the rise as users look to avoid ...
by skydhash on Friday March 28, 2025 @01:24AM
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> the software just runs on the constantly updated operating systems and platforms
Don't forget that VMs exists.
I don't mind paying the upgrade price when I need the newer version, but that should be an informed decision. These day, subscriptions are actual gatekeepers to features where when you cancel it, you lose access to the software "pro" features.
Re:LibreOffice downloads on the rise as users look to avoid ...
by jwr on Friday March 28, 2025 @02:15AM
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VMs don't solve the problem. I was also a fan of running stuff in VMs (using VMware), and then the Apple Silicon transition happened and my Windows VMs no longer work.
Don't forget that VMs exists.
I don't mind paying the upgrade price when I need the newer version, but that should be an informed decision. These day, subscriptions are actual gatekeepers to features where when you cancel it, you lose access to the software "pro" features.