Microsoft to kill off third-party printer drivers in Windows::Go native or go home: End of servicing plan rolled out for legacy printer drivers in fresh update

  • @vector_zero
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    41 year ago

    They’ll just bake that logic into the printer directly

    • @topinambour_rex
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      01 year ago

      Yes, but for be able to turn off the printing function if you stop the subscription, they need to have the printer communicates with their server. If the user uses USB it won’t be able to. But they can make an Internet connection mandatory either WiFi or ethernet even if you use USB.