Webbo Posted 21 January 2015 Share Posted 21 January 2015 Microsoft has announced that its next operating system will be offered as a free upgrade to owners of devices running Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Phone. The announcement marks a change in strategy to its previous policy of charging for major updates. The offer, which is limited to the OS's first year of release, may aid its adoption. That could help avoid a repeat of the relatively slow uptake of Windows 8. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30924022 If it's free I'll have it, although I've not really grasped Windows 8 yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieADZ Posted 21 January 2015 Share Posted 21 January 2015 its MS....i await other catches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 21 January 2015 Share Posted 21 January 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30924022 If it's free I'll have it, although I've not really grasped Windows 8 yet. still on 7. might make the jump to 10. do you know if theyll let you go back to your previous system if you dont like 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 21 January 2015 Share Posted 21 January 2015 I think microsoft has peaked at win 7. Windows 8 seems quirky and obviously aimed at tablet users, we're running it on a couple of touch screen controls at work but even with 23" monitors its painful and very time consuming to use. Microsoft offering win 10 for free is about getting win 7 users to upgrade which allows them to flog office etc on the back of it and merge tablet desktop and mobile phone softwares, in other words reselling their product to what people have already bought, much like apple does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchandro Posted 21 January 2015 Share Posted 21 January 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30924022 If it's free I'll have it, although I've not really grasped Windows 8 yet. Same. Windows 8 is shit. I'm not keen on yet more silly and completely unnecessary updates that just make it more of a pain to use. Unless I'm forced to I'm not interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozleicester Posted 22 January 2015 Share Posted 22 January 2015 Wish i knew this before i sold my new comp with that piece of sh1t win 8 on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter3 Posted 22 January 2015 Share Posted 22 January 2015 I think microsoft has peaked at win 7. Windows 8 seems quirky and obviously aimed at tablet users, we're running it on a couple of touch screen controls at work but even with 23" monitors its painful and very time consuming to use. Microsoft offering win 10 for free is about getting win 7 users to upgrade which allows them to flog office etc on the back of it and merge tablet desktop and mobile phone softwares, in other words reselling their product to what people have already bought, much like apple does. You can use basic office for free. You can also make Windows 8 behave like 7 (Start menu etc.) with minimal effort. its MS....i await other catches. I've seen it suggested somewhere that want to change to a subscription model rather than a one off payment. If so it's like they're actively trying to lose customers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieADZ Posted 22 January 2015 Share Posted 22 January 2015 I've seen it suggested somewhere that want to change to a subscription model rather than a one off payment. If so it's like they're actively trying to lose customers... heard that too, dont like that one bit. rather go all the way back to windows 98 than pay a sub for Windows 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpaM Posted 22 January 2015 Share Posted 22 January 2015 This is all well and good, but what happens if you upgrade your OEM licence on your laptop? Laptop providers don't supply you with a boxed version of the OS any more so if you upgrade and don't like it, you are going to be stuck with it. I appreciate Microsoft offering the upgrade for free, but with no way of downgrading back to your OEM licence afterwards this just screams of Microsoft trying to force you to use their new operating system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 22 January 2015 Author Share Posted 22 January 2015 MS are going to eventually stop giving updates to windows 8 just like they did for XP. If you have Windows 10 then surely you have longer before you stop getting updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozwin Posted 22 January 2015 Share Posted 22 January 2015 This is all well and good, but what happens if you upgrade your OEM licence on your laptop? Laptop providers don't supply you with a boxed version of the OS any more so if you upgrade and don't like it, you are going to be stuck with it. I appreciate Microsoft offering the upgrade for free, but with no way of downgrading back to your OEM licence afterwards this just screams of Microsoft trying to force you to use their new operating system. That's exactly what it is. They're trying to get rid of Windows 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 22 January 2015 Author Share Posted 22 January 2015 http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-technical-preview-for-enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 1 June 2015 Share Posted 1 June 2015 For the first time, I've got a "get Windows 10" icon on my taskbar today. Just read this article too http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jun/01/microsoft--indows-10-for-free-july Can't believe it, a free upgrade from Microsoft!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramboacdc Posted 1 June 2015 Share Posted 1 June 2015 still on 7. might make the jump to 10. do you know if theyll let you go back to your previous system if you dont like 10? not a chance! to get a computer back from 8 to 7 is hard enough! even a format didnt work for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB11 Posted 1 June 2015 Share Posted 1 June 2015 I can see it in the taskbar... no thanks please go away! I tried Windows 8 and didn't like it so I am going to stick with Windows 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 1 June 2015 Author Share Posted 1 June 2015 It's not in my task bar and I've got windows 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beliall Posted 1 June 2015 Share Posted 1 June 2015 just registered to get mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 2 June 2015 Share Posted 2 June 2015 It's not in my task bar and I've got windows 8. should arrive with your next update. Does anyone know the "catch" do you have to pay to update it, or pay to keep it on your computer after 1 year. I'm happy to try it out butdo not wish to be paying for it - ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beliall Posted 2 June 2015 Share Posted 2 June 2015 they cant make us offer us an upgrade, then 12 months from now make us pay, potentially leaving us with now windows on our pc if we dont, there would be outrage. windows 10 will be free, they say becasue they want even users of pirated windows 7 &8 versions to be on verified copies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpaM Posted 2 June 2015 Share Posted 2 June 2015 Just registered but I'm extremely dubious about upgrading. I use a lot of music hardware and if I upgrade and all the drivers stop working for everything I think I'd throw my laptop out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beliall Posted 2 June 2015 Share Posted 2 June 2015 you mght just have to run them in compatibility mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank to be Posted 2 June 2015 Share Posted 2 June 2015 I've got the register icon but I think I'll wait to see some user reviews of Windows 10 first. To be honest on my windows 8.1 I've got a start menu and never ever use the tile thing. I use desktop icons or the start menu to access software and Windows Explorer. I don't know why windows ever needs such major upgrades, just keep it simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpaM Posted 2 June 2015 Share Posted 2 June 2015 you mght just have to run them in compatibility mode It's not that easy, some of the stuff I had to do updating from windows 7 to 8 was like brain surgery with some of the kit I use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 2 June 2015 Share Posted 2 June 2015 We've got 3 PCs with windows 7, 2 desktops and a laptop will just get the oldest desktop upgraded first to see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozleicester Posted 5 June 2015 Share Posted 5 June 2015 Anyone tried it yet?.. itching to see how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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