Larry Magid: Paying forever? Subscriptions are taking over tech

siliconvalley.com/2025/07/17/paying-forever-subscriptions-are-taking-over-tech

There was a time when you only bought things, and once you owned them, there were no additional fees. For years, I owned my copy of Microsoft Office and got to use it indefinitely, only upgrading when I decided I wanted a newer version. Now, for most users, it’s a subscription model.…

This story appeared on siliconvalley.com, 2025-07-17 15:00:34.
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