Windows 10 could be the last version of Windows

[GommeInc]

Would they really do a subscription based service? In this day and age the drive seems to be towards that you pay for the OS purely through buying your device, so if you buy a new computer or phone you are essentially buying the OS as a bundle. So if you own a device for 10 years and get these through build updates you are pretty much happy with a bargain, but loads of people change their devices quite often which to me seems like a way Microsoft could make their money for the OS without these different versions. Pretty much like Google do with Android and Chrome OS, and what Apple may soon do with iOS (unless they already do).

A subscription like you have for Anti-Virus just doesn't seem plausible or realistic, as Microsoft will probably have to strive towards releasing updates frequently and be incredibly active to make the service worth while. It just doesn't make sense from an operations viewpoint.

[AgnesIO]

Would they really do a subscription based service? In this day and age the drive seems to be towards that you pay for the OS purely through buying your device, so if you buy a new computer or phone you are essentially buying the OS as a bundle. So if you own a device for 10 years and get these through build updates you are pretty much happy with a bargain, but loads of people change their devices quite often which to me seems like a way Microsoft could make their money for the OS without these different versions. Pretty much like Google do with Android and Chrome OS, and what Apple may soon do with iOS (unless they already do).

A subscription like you have for Anti-Virus just doesn't seem plausible or realistic, as Microsoft will probably have to strive towards releasing updates frequently and be incredibly active to make the service worth while. It just doesn't make sense from an operations viewpoint.

They have managed it with Office, but then I guess that is optional - you can't really have an OS that people cannot use unless they pay up front for it - unless word is bundled in or something.

[Earthquake]

from what I have read, this is the last version of windows.

I am guessing they will be updating the software over the years and just adding different things rather then a whole new change.

apps are now the new ui

[peteyt]

Would they really do a subscription based service? In this day and age the drive seems to be towards that you pay for the OS purely through buying your device, so if you buy a new computer or phone you are essentially buying the OS as a bundle. So if you own a device for 10 years and get these through build updates you are pretty much happy with a bargain, but loads of people change their devices quite often which to me seems like a way Microsoft could make their money for the OS without these different versions. Pretty much like Google do with Android and Chrome OS, and what Apple may soon do with iOS (unless they already do).

A subscription like you have for Anti-Virus just doesn't seem plausible or realistic, as Microsoft will probably have to strive towards releasing updates frequently and be incredibly active to make the service worth while. It just doesn't make sense from an operations viewpoint.

That's why I wonder if they will keep the OS free and have different services that people can subscribe to e.g. A Music Service, Film Service, Office etc. hoping that those who get the free OS might in turn subscribe to one of the services.

Also with Windows 8 Microsoft seemed to state they'd be releasing updates more frequently so maybe this is the plan - a yearly fee but each year a big update

[xxMATTGxx]

Microsoft will release Windows 10 on July 29th

Source: http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwin...le-on-july-29/

[AgnesIO]

Microsoft will release Windows 10 on July 29th

Source: http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwin...le-on-july-29/

You can also 'reserve' your copy now, when an icon appears in the bottom right hand corner of the taskbar (little Windows button). If you have not already received the icon, you can (apparently) do this;

It's easy to make the pop up manually appear also if it hasn't already popped up for you:

Open Control Panel
Open Administrative Tools
Open Task Scheduler
Expand on the left "Task Scheduler Library"
Expand Microsoft
Expand Windows
Scroll down and Expand Setup
Click the folder "GWXTriggers"
On the far right is a bunch of options Click "Run"

[MightyMagician]

If you have not entered your email, you must do it soon. Windows 10 is completely free for those who sign up during this period. I myself got the icon last night and I am ready. This is even better for me because the release date is around the time I get my balcony back. Enjoy mates.

[Monotonous]

I can't find the icon, I think i have an non genuine windows 7 even though it was genuine for a while :S Does that mean i can't get windows 10 for free?

[MightyMagician]

I believe I read somewhere you get the upgrade regardless if genuine or not. The icon should be in your notification/system tray. If desktop, next to volume. If laptop, nest to battery. At least that's where it was for me.

[Monotonous]

Nah it's not there