Windows 10

[Jazzy]

Microsoft has revealed that Windows 10 will bring its voice-controlled assistant Cortana to PCs.

It also unveiled a headset that it said would one day project the operating system over views of the real world.

In addition, the firm announced that the OS upgrade would be offered free of charge for devices running Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Phone.

The offer, which is limited to the Windows 10's first year of release, may aid its adoption.

It marks a change in strategy from Microsoft's previous policy of charging for major updates, and could help avoid a repeat of the relatively slow uptake of Windows 8.

One analyst suggested the firm had needed to renew interest in its ecosystem.

"Overall, we know that about only about 10% of computers are running Windows 8 and the adoption rate among companies is similar or lower," said Frank Gillett, an analyst at the Forrester consultancy.

"Developers are not paying much attention to Windows for mass market consumer apps, and you could even argue that for enterprise software most of the energy is going into mobile apps for iPad and Android tablets.

"Windows 10 is in effect a huge invitation to software developers to write exciting, powerful applications that will draw consumers.

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Happy that the OS upgrade will be free of charge!

 

[Dee]

I'm glad it will be too and I'll be snatching it up to replace my Windows 8.1 when it comes time, but it just needs to come out already. xD

 

[Farfar]

It will only be free for one year.

 

[~KAGE-008]

Since my ultrabook came with Windows 8 out of the box, Windows 10 should run on it.

 

[Icetex's iconIcetex]

It will only be free for one year.

it will but MS will still says thta will be free forever(for those who installed it) after 1 year

 

[MrDawn]

When is it coming out?

 

[Amir]

It will only be free for one year.

http://www.pcgamer.com/microsoft-windows-10-will-not-be-sold-as-a-subscription/ it will be free forever

 

[Ping]

 

[~KAGE-008]

One of my classmates is using Windows 10 TP. Totally impressive but I rather wait until probably October when it comes out.

 

[Enter Username Here]

I hope its a Windows 7 type Windows.

I don't really like the whole App Windows.

 

[Jazzy]

Here's a Windows 10 Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdUPXiglaKE

 

[Dee]

To my understanding, it will be free to upgrade for a year, not like a free year-long trial.

 

[Jazzy]

Update: It seems there's still confusion. It is very clear from this post that for the first year it's available, you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free if you have Windows 7 or 8. You will not pay for it. After that year is up, nothing will happen to your Windows 10 license. If you do not upgrade within that year, however, you will have to pay for an upgrade. The offer expires after a year, not the upgrade.

 

[Dee]

Update: It seems there's still confusion. It is very clear from this post that for the first year it's available, you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free if you have Windows 7 or 8. You will not pay for it. After that year is up, nothing will happen to your Windows 10 license. If you do not upgrade within that year, however, you will have to pay for an upgrade. The offer expires after a year, not the upgrade.

Exactly. Windows 7 & 8 users get it for free as long as they download the upgrade within a year.  Everyone else will have to make a purchase if you're not running 7 or 8, and if you missed the upgrade--after that.

 

[Enter Username Here]

Here's a Windows 10 Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdUPXiglaKE

Nah, I think their slogan is false

 

[Farfar]

It will only be free for one year.

http://www.pcgamer.com/microsoft-windows-10-will-not-be-sold-as-a-subscription/ it will be free forever

1 Year. Look what jazzy said.

http://offtopix.com/showthread.php?tid=35008&pid=471492#pid471492

 

[alakazam]

I don't particularly like how it looks in that demo. I'm not really a fan of tiles for desktops. I'll have to think about it. I don't know if I will upgrade to it yet.

 

[Amir]

I don't particularly like how it looks in that demo. I'm not really a fan of tiles for desktops. I'll have to think about it. I don't know if I will upgrade to it yet.

You need windows 10, if you're gamer...because dx12

 

[alakazam]

I don't particularly like how it looks in that demo. I'm not really a fan of tiles for desktops. I'll have to think about it. I don't know if I will upgrade to it yet.

You need windows 10, if you're gamer

I'm not a gamer...

 

[Amir]

I don't particularly like how it looks in that demo. I'm not really a fan of tiles for desktops. I'll have to think about it. I don't know if I will upgrade to it yet.

You need windows 10, if you're gamer

I'm not a gamer...

Then, it's your choice