Report: Microsoft considering giving away mobile versions of Windows

If Microsoft ends up giving away its mobile operating systems, it will be playing catch-up with Google's dominant Android OS.

The Verge, quoting unnamed sources "familiar with Microsoft's plans" reported Wednesday that the company might trade in the revenues it gets from licensing Windows Phone and Windows RT by offering free versions of them in order to gain market share. The idea would be to increase opportunities to earn revenues from search ads as well as via Microsoft's apps and subscription services such as Skype, SkyDrive, and Office.

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