Windows 10 release date is July 29 - free upgrade from win 7 and 8.1

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has finally revealed an exact date for the release of its new operating system, stating that Windows 10 will become available on July 29th.The OS will see the return of the Start menu, a new browser called Microsoft Edge, and the inclusion of voice-controlled assistant Cortana. Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users will be able to download the new operating system as a free upgrade on both PCs and tablets, while Windows 10 for other devices will be released later this year.

Windows 10 to be released July 29 - Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) | Seeking Alpha

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tpatt100

I just got a notification in Windows to reserve my upgrade

Jasiono

Not that I pirate my software, but I know people who do, but I heard that even pirated versions will get a free upgrade?

I don't really care about the question, I was just wondering if that is a true statement.

Edit

Found it

Why Microsoft Is Giving Away Windows 10 To Pirates [Update]

Shdwmage

“Although non-Genuine PCs might be able to upgrade to Windows 10, the upgrade will not change the genuine state of the license. This applies across geographies. Customers that are improperly licensed before the upgrade will be improperly licensed after the upgrade. We will provide a mechanism for non-genuine Windows 10 PC devices to “get genuine” via the new Windows Store, whether they are upgraded versions of Windows or purchased. We will have details on this as we get closer to launch.”

From the bottom of the same article listed above.

tpatt100

Sounds like they just want to provide security updates to keep non-genuine copies from becoming compromised systems because they don't get security updates.

tpatt100

Say what?

More annoyingly, perhaps, Microsoft has also changed how updates will work with Windows 10. Although the Pro and Enterprise editions will both be able to defer updates, Windows 10 Home users will not have the option. Updates will instead be downloaded and installed automatically as soon as they're available.

scaredoftests

But I like Windows 7.

techfiend

$200 for Pro for businesses, and they expect this to have great market share?

NetworkNewb

Can always buy Windows 7 Pro and get the free upgrade (at least for the first year)

techfiend

Businesses don't get the free update. I wonder how it's checked. IP?

asmills85

Thanks.

Params7

Free upgrade? Here's a good strategy to mass infiltrate with your new os.

TheFORCE

techfiend wrote: »

Businesses don't get the free update. I wonder how it's checked. IP?

Business licenses numbers. Windows and many other commercial software products have different serials for different customers. A company of lets say 50 PCs can go to Microsoft and get a key that is valid for 50 PCs and another company that has 1000 users can go to Microsoft and get a key that is valid for 1000 PCs. They do not check by IP.

techfiend

That makes sense for volume licensing but what about OEM licenses?

srabiee

I would presume that OEM licenses (at least home consumer licenses) should be eligible for the free upgrade.

N2IT

Pretty excited about the release.

bub9001

Very Apple-ish of Micro$oft to do the free upgrade. But really 8 was a huge step in the wrong direction. So now they are trying to make up for their misstep by offering the OS as a free upgrade. Thanks but no thanks Micro$oft.

thomas_

The Snap feature is kind of interesting with the four quadrant thing. I would have liked to have seen the ability to divide the screen in half along the horizontal access instead of the vertical axis.

I really hope operating systems don't go the way of a recurring monthly payment in place of a one time fee, which seems to be the trend of a lot of software.

MTciscoguy

You people are amazing, you always think there is an underlying reason that these companies do something, it is in their best interest to upgrade their OS for free, the OS is the least important part of the puzzle...

techfiend

If a computer was purchased from Dell home and shipped to a business, think it gets the free update? What if it's bought from dell business?

Ditto on horizontal snap, I use 2 horizontals on a regular basis, rarely use 2 verticals or quad.

Free OS makes sense for apple who sells a lot of hardware. Not so much for msft. Then again desktop windows is cheap compared to server and office.

Drovor

I'm keeping my Windows 7 laptop with Windows 7. My Windows 8.1 laptop on the other hand will be upgraded.

Drovor

tpatt100 wrote: »

Sounds like they just want to provide security updates to keep non-genuine copies from becoming compromised systems because they don't get security updates.

There is non-genuine but then there is non-genuine that act like a legit version, updates included.

xD Lucas

Frankly, I'm looking forward to it. I'll keep Windows 7 until I get A+ certified, but will upgrade soon after.

NetworkNewb

MTciscoguy wrote: »

You people are amazing, you always think there is an underlying reason that these companies do something, it is in their best interest to upgrade their OS for free, the OS is the least important part of the puzzle...

I'm pretty certain this "free" update is going to be used to track our every move by the government... I'm also leaning towards MTciscoguy is a spy trying to persuade our opinion otherwise as well. I see what you're doing

edit: saw I used "your" instead of "you're, epic fail! All hope is lost.

yzT

Do you know if they offer the upgrade to virtual environments? My sister got the message in her PC, but I haven't got it at any of my VMs.

jibbajabba

yzT wrote: »

Do you know if they offer the upgrade to virtual environments? My sister got the message in her PC, but I haven't got it at any of my VMs.

Didn't get a message on any of my physical machines either.

NetworkNewb wrote: »

I'm pretty certain this "free" update is going to be used to track our every move by the government... I'm also leaning towards MTciscoguy is a spy trying to persuade our opinion otherwise as well. I see what you're doing

I am pretty sure that is the same concern people have who have a public Failbook profile, showing the world their personal life, public HookedIn, showing the world their professional life and use twatter and and all sorts of image sharing sites to make sure everyone else knows everything from birth onwards but OMG the NSA is reading my cookies and know which pwn sites I browse