Microsoft to offer free upgrade to Windows 10

[Bambino]

For the first year.

http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-to-deliver-free-windows-10-upgrades/?tag=nl.e404&s_cid=e404&ttag=...

[anticpated]

Windows sucks. I can't upgrade my Windows 8 as it keeps screwing up my laptop. The next time, it attempts it...I'm wiping it and putting Ubuntu 14.10 on it instead.

[anticpated]

Unofficially Windows 9 was deemed too secure and therefore a "security risk".

[jonsie]

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@anticpated wrote:
Unofficially Windows 9 was deemed too secure and therefore a "security risk".

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The Germans said Nein!

[gemz4the1]

At a conference yesterday Windows confirmed that they will be allowing its Windows 8.1 users to download Windows 10 and use it for free for 1 year.

The full version was unveiled yesterday with many users claiming that it wasn't as advanced as expected.

One of the main features, similar to Apples Siri is Cortana.  Cortana is a voice activated assistant that integrates with the desktop and runs from start up of the computer/laptop.  

Spartan, the supposed new Internet Explorer has been completely revamped.

Windows 10 also brings introduced holograms and new graphics to its devices.

http://www.wired.com/2015/01/windows-10-looks-pretty-cool-microsoft-still-far-behind/

[Cleoriff]

Thread already started by bambino last night Gemz

http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Other-Devices-Nokia-Blackberry/Microsoft-to-offer-free-upgrade-to-Windo...

[gemz4the1]

Thanks for letting me know @Cleoriff 

[Anonymous]

I think it includes Windows 7 users too?

[gemz4the1]

Hello @Anonymous 

From what I have read, it only appears to be free for Windows 8.1 users.

[gemz4the1]

I am not 100% sure as various articles are giving different information.  Some say 10 is only available on 8.1 and others are saying 7, 8 and Windows phone.

Maybe @Cleoriff could confirm this?

[Anonymous]

A nice move by them Gemz4the1

Something also being carried out by Apple for a while now.