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    Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

    See: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30924022

    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.
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  • #2
    Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

    About time and no doubt because Android and iOS are free and according to PC Advisor OEM versions will not be so manufacturers will still add that cost to product.

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    • #3
      Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

      Depends if its any better than the last two ..... both had/have their issues
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      • #4
        Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

        Originally posted by oscar View Post
        Depends if its any better than the last two ..... both had/have their issues
        two?

        Win7 is the best ever OS that they've created (even better than the decade long XP).......

        I will keep win7 - it's utterly stable and keeps my laptop primed - love it
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        • #5
          Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

          Apparently from what I have read win 10 knocks spots off win 7, personally though I don't get all the complaints about win 8/8.1 as I got used to it in like a couple of hours maybe many do not like change win 8.1 boot up is rapid too

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          • #6
            Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

            Originally posted by Never-In-Doubt View Post
            two?

            Win7 is the best ever OS that they've created (even better than the decade long XP).......

            I will keep win7 - it's utterly stable and keeps my laptop primed - love it
            Win 7 is utter shite. It might be stable, but the lay out and menus etc are a complete pain in the arse.

            If Win 7 was SOOOOOO good, thy wouldn't have released Win 8 so quickly afterwards.

            Originally posted by pompeyfaith View Post
            Apparently from what I have read win 10 knocks spots off win 7, personally though I don't get all the complaints about win 8/8.1 as I got used to it in like a couple of hours maybe many do not like change win 8.1 boot up is rapid too
            I don't like Win 8/8.1 (slightly better) - just personal preference.... I have probably got used to it, but still don't like it. Agreed that it is much faster.
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            • #7
              Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

              Windows vista, now that was utter shite lol Xbox is getting win 10 also
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              • #8
                Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

                Originally posted by pompeyfaith View Post
                Apparently from what I have read win 10 knocks spots off win 7, personally though I don't get all the complaints about win 8/8.1 as I got used to it in like a couple of hours maybe many do not like change win 8.1 boot up is rapid too
                Haha - win8 is incompatible with their own browser - you seen the shit it caused when you done updates (as did planB) - yet how many people moan at win7?
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                • #9
                  Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

                  Originally posted by SXGuy View Post
                  Windows vista, now that was utter shite lol Xbox is getting win 10 also
                  Yep it will work across all platforms

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                  • #10
                    Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

                    Originally posted by oscar View Post
                    Win 7 is utter shite.
                    Says Mr IT himself!! Seriously, based on what - there is no evidence to suggest this mate, it's recognised as the best ever - even overtaking XP as I have said..... research these things and you'll see

                    Originally posted by oscar View Post
                    It might be stable, but the lay out and menus etc are a complete pain in the arse.
                    ??? - you can change the layout. It's great!

                    Originally posted by oscar View Post
                    If Win 7 was SOOOOOO good, thy wouldn't have released Win 8 so quickly afterwards.
                    haha - that says it all. It's because win8 is tiled and that was introduced for their mobile devices and they thought (incorrectly) it'd work well on a pc - ermmmm, they got a shock!

                    Originally posted by oscar View Post
                    I don't like Win 8/8.1 (slightly better) - just personal preference.... I have probably got used to it, but still don't like it. Agreed that it is much faster.
                    It's nothing to do with the OS - it's your computer. Mine is probably faster than most others and uses SSD etc and lots of RAM - the OS uses 0.003% CPU at any one time.

                    I can't understand people who bring opinions into arguments. Your opinion is fine, but it's not factual mate - it's only your opinion, which is fine.
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                    • #11
                      Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

                      I have used 7 ..... I didn't like it and didn't think much of it. It is rated as one of the best (or the best depending on your opinion) because of its stability.

                      I couldn't change the layout (System Admin) maybe that was the issue.

                      Win 8 may be tiled, but still think its better (based on my usage)

                      What you say on the computer is correct, but Win 8 is a faster operating system anyway - FACT.


                      However, at least this thread has done one thing - told me why IE keeps crashing.
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                      • #12
                        Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

                        Originally posted by oscar View Post
                        However, at least this thread has done one thing - told me why IE keeps crashing.
                        No, it crashes cos it's shyte - you're best with Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari in fact you're better turning your pc off if all you have is IE
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                        • #13
                          Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

                          Originally posted by Never-In-Doubt View Post
                          No, it crashes cos it's shyte - you're best with Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari in fact you're better turning your pc off if all you have is IE
                          Says the man who uses MSE for his AV because its best to use the company that know their own OS etc??

                          I use Chrome for an alternative facebook profile (and that's all). Don't like Firefox ...... don't think I have used the others
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                          • #14
                            Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

                            Originally posted by oscar View Post
                            Says the man who uses MSE for his AV because its best to use the company that know their own OS etc??
                            say what? I don't go anywhere near MSE mate

                            ** MS Essentials was actually the best - again, read reviews -
                            Last edited by Never-In-Doubt; 21 January 2015, 19:47. Reason: edited from is to was!
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                            • #15
                              Re: Windows 10 upgrade to be "free" for users of Windows 7, 8 or Phone

                              i found Vista better than Win8 - i don't like them Apps tiles on the system...........i only use to connect to Net and use Word/Excel/Coral and Adobe Photoshop - everything else is pointless like 'Siri on Apple and Win' pointless gimmicks!
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