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Post by jal on Jan 21, 2015 21:56:05 GMT
Windows 10
I've just read this on my BBC News Home page
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.
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Post by nob on Jan 21, 2015 22:31:48 GMT
I've Cortana on the Nokia phone, its like a secretary but I don't use it much. Its just a gimmick to me. I wonder if my W7 will upgrade to 10.  |
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Post by jal on Jan 21, 2015 22:56:56 GMT
Is it worth me getting rid of my Vista lappy and getting a Windows 8 lappy to get Windows 10 for free.
Or probably the new Windows 10 lappy's will be overall better.
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Post by Geoff on Jan 22, 2015 7:26:35 GMT
Or probably the new Windows 10 lappy's will be overall better. John, I would go down the new lappy route it may be less hassle. |
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Post by jal on Jan 22, 2015 8:44:29 GMT
I think you're right their Geoff  |
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Post by nob on Jan 22, 2015 8:53:13 GMT
The problem with a new OS is whether the programmes and peripherals work with it.  |
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Post by Geoff on Jan 22, 2015 12:13:31 GMT
The problem with a new OS is whether the programmes and peripherals work with it. I had that problem, nowt would work with 8.1. |
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Post by Ratae on Jan 22, 2015 13:29:47 GMT
I think you're right their Geoff Errrr, did I just hear someone mention Linux? Just asking like! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2015 14:05:35 GMT
I think you're right their Geoff Errrr, did I just hear someone mention Linux? Just asking like! No, you didn't, sod off ! What a wonderful gesture from MS to give us a free upgrade. I have W7 HP running on both desktop and laptop, so will I get 2 free upgrades I wonder. |
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Post by petersmyth1 on Jan 22, 2015 14:53:02 GMT
I have W7 HP running on both desktop and laptop, so will I get 2 free upgrades I wonder. I have a maverick Window's 7 pro. I wonder what chance I've got of a free upgrade to Wins 10? |
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Post by Ratae on Jan 22, 2015 15:41:10 GMT
Errrr, did I just hear someone mention Linux? Just asking like! No, you didn't, sod off !  |
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Post by Ratae on Jan 22, 2015 16:12:04 GMT
The problem with a new OS is whether the programmes and peripherals work with it. From the bit that I've read about W10, it seems that it's gonna become a lot more like the UI on a smartfone. Personally, I think that M/S are getting a bit desperate, they have made far too many cock-ups with Vista and W8, and it seems to me that more and more folks are looking at Macs these days! The thing is that M/S only really do softwear, whereas Apple do the softwear and the hardwear. Apple appear to me to concentrate more on upgrading their hardwear than pissing about with Mac OS X very much. Ok, they bring out upgrades regularly, but they don't much piss around with the basic UI. I'll stick with W7 until either support runs out, or disaster strikes. After that, it's 'gone baby gone' as far as Windows and me are concerned! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2015 16:43:38 GMT
The problem with a new OS is whether the programmes and peripherals work with it. Personally, I think that M/S are getting a bit desperate, they have made far too many cock-ups with Vista and W8, and it seems to me that more and more folks are looking at Macs these days! Probably summat to do with climate change  |
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Post by Ratae on Jan 22, 2015 19:37:33 GMT
Personally, I think that M/S are getting a bit desperate, they have made far too many cock-ups with Vista and W8, and it seems to me that more and more folks are looking at Macs these days! Probably summat to do with climate change Now listen up Jocko, I'll do the jokes, you stick to the photos! Gorrit?  |
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Post by uncleub on Jan 23, 2015 12:57:39 GMT
Is it worth me getting rid of my Vista lappy and getting a Windows 8 lappy to get Windows 10 for free. Or probably the new Windows 10 lappy's will be overall better. Been thinking along those lines myself John.At present have Dell desk top running Windows Vista.had it since 2007 and tbh I have had very few problems. I'm leaning towards a lap top as OH wants her spare bedroom back. Also looking for a decent spec tablet that has 3G(or 4G) If I let her have her bedroom back then she might release some funds for me.. |
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