Windows 10 free of charge

[misi]

 

[misi]

Hmmm...Free upgrade...

http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10...=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

In Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, Microsoft gives you the ability to control when or even if you want to download and install updates. But that seems to be changing with Windows 10, at least with the Home edition.

A new Windows 10 specifications page posted by Microsoft provides system requirements, notes and other facts about the upcoming new operating system software. And one section in particular reveals a change to the way Microsoft will let you handle updates.

"Windows 10 Home users will have updates from Windows Update automatically available," the Descriptions page explains. "Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise users will have the ability to defer updates."
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Microsoft on Monday announced that it will begin offering its newest software to power PCs and tablets as a free upgrade on July 29. Users running Windows 7 or 8.1 with the latest updates can reserve the upgrade, which is available for one year. (You can check out CNET's guide for more details.)

For everyone else, a copy of Windows 10 Home will run $119, while Windows 10 Pro will cost $199. For those who wish to upgrade from the Home edition to the Pro edition, a Windows 10 Pro Pack will cost $99.

So the free upgrade will cost $99 for many...

 

[foxidrive]

I think it's saying that Users running Windows 7 or 8.1 with the latest updates can reserve the upgrade, which is available for one year. and this is free.

I read it as saying that those who are buying it, say XP and Vista users etc, will pay that extra money.

 

[misi]

I think it's saying that Users running Windows 7 or 8.1 with the latest updates can reserve the upgrade, which is available for one year. and this is free.

Correct...
...provided you are happy with updates happening automagically without your control.
If you do not want to install any of the updates you need the Pro version, but to upgrade to it will cost you $99.

 

[foxidrive]

I searched to find that they give you different versions of Windows 10 depending on what you currently have, and how up to date it is.





The other thing is that it removes Media Center, and games and other stuff when you upgrade.

 

[misi]

According to that page I would have Windows 10 Home with automatic updates.

 

[foxidrive]

I would have Windows 10 Home with automatic updates.

Lucky you! Would you do it?

I can't say what I would do:
I was never going to upgrade past Win98se
I was never going to upgrade past XP Pro
I was never going to upgrade past Win 7
Now I have Win 8.1 Pro

I change my mind like a woman.

No offense to the lovely women here....

 

[Megabyte]

I'd prefer to have it on cd/dvd, in my hand

 

[misi]

Lucky you! Would you do it?

Yes, I'll do it.
It'll cost USD 99...

I was never going to upgrade past Win98se

I wanted to downgrade to it from WinMe but they did not let me...

 

[misi]

I'd prefer to have it on cd/dvd, in my hand

Fair wish, Megabyte, but it won't happen unless you buy a brand new Windows 10 in a shop.
I didn't see one of them since 1995...(My PCs came with Windows and all other programs on the harddisk)

 

[misi]

Here is the confirmation from Microsoft:

 

[Megabyte]

my windows 7 was a download, which I put onto a dvd

All bought and paid for, I should add!

 

[foxidrive]

All bought and paid for, I should add!

That's very commendable!
But when did you start doing that?

 

[Guess]

All my puters are now waiting for W10.
I never use Media Center anyways.

 

[misi]

I never use Media Center anyways.

Ditto!

 

[foxidrive]

I never use Media Center anyways.

Ditto!

Yeah, well same here too - BUT I PAID FOR IT!!!!

All my puters are now waiting for W10.

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I guess Win 10 might be here too one day - as I just kept upgrading - even when I thought Windows 98se was tops!

 

[Guess]

Once I was happy with Windows ME...... That's now history !

 

[misi]

http://www.cnet.com/news/windows-10...=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

Those of you who expect to get Windows 10 at the end of this month may be disappointed.

At the start of June, Microsoft said Windows 10 would officially launch on July 29. But as it turns out, that doesn't mean everyone will get the new operating system on that date.

The first to get the high-stakes update to the company's marquee software will be those who have been helping Microsoft get the kinks out of Windows 10, working through the Windows Insider program that went into effect last October.

I'm already disappointed!

 

[foxidrive]

Does Microsoft give you a 64 bit version if you have a 32 bit one atm?
I read the update info but it doesn't mention bitness.

 

[misi]

I think it will come in both versions, you can decide which one to use.