Microsoft changes its policy against the sale of open source software in the Microsoft Store

Having previously upset software developers by implementing a ban on the sale of open source software in its app store, Microsoft has reversed its decision. The company says that it has listened to feedback -- which was vocal and negative -- and has updated the Microsoft Stores Policies, removing references to open source pricing. Microsoft has also clarified just why it put the ban in place. See also: Microsoft launches Windows Autopatch for Windows 10 and Windows 11 KB5015814 update is causing Start menu problems and 0x8007007e errors in Windows 11 Microsoft treats Windows 10 users to the release of… [Continue Reading]