Free Windows 10

[A]

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html

--
A

[Char Jackson]

On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:13:41 +0100, A > wrote:

>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html


Free is still too expensive. I'll stay with 7.

[Char Jackson]

On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:13:41 +0100, A > wrote:

>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html


Free is still too expensive. I'll stay with 7.

[Big_Al[_4_]]

A wrote on 1/21/2015 2:13 PM:
> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/21/us-microsoft-windows-idUSKBN0KU28320150121
If you don't want to go through Yahoo.

[Big_Al[_4_]]

A wrote on 1/21/2015 2:13 PM:
> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/21/us-microsoft-windows-idUSKBN0KU28320150121
If you don't want to go through Yahoo.

[B00ze/Empire]

On 2015-01-21 14:13, A > wrote:

> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html

I hope I can get a free W10 install CD by giving them my Win7 key,
rather than update 7 "in-place" - I'd rather dual-boot...

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[B00ze/Empire]

On 2015-01-21 14:13, A > wrote:

> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html

I hope I can get a free W10 install CD by giving them my Win7 key,
rather than update 7 "in-place" - I'd rather dual-boot...

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[VanguardLH[_2_]]

A wrote:

> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html

Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
market.

http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/

So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.

[VanguardLH[_2_]]

A wrote:

> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html

Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
market.

http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/

So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.

[Char Jackson]

On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:

>A wrote:
>
>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>
>Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>market.
>
>http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>
>So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.

I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it look as if
desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.

"Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating system
as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to retain
customers in the mobile era."

"...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only the WP
market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.

[Char Jackson]

On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:

>A wrote:
>
>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>
>Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>market.
>
>http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>
>So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.

I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it look as if
desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.

"Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating system
as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to retain
customers in the mobile era."

"...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only the WP
market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.

[Big_Al[_4_]]

Char Jackson wrote on 1/22/2015 2:16 AM:
> On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:
>
>> A wrote:
>>
>>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>>
>> Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>> the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>> market.
>>
>> http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>> http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>>
>> So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.
>
> I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it look as if
> desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.
>
> "Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating system
> as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
> Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to retain
> customers in the mobile era."
>
> "...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only the WP
> market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.
>
And later on it clarifies 'free' 'for the first year'.

[Big_Al[_4_]]

Char Jackson wrote on 1/22/2015 2:16 AM:
> On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:
>
>> A wrote:
>>
>>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>>
>> Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>> the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>> market.
>>
>> http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>> http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>>
>> So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.
>
> I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it look as if
> desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.
>
> "Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating system
> as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
> Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to retain
> customers in the mobile era."
>
> "...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only the WP
> market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.
>
And later on it clarifies 'free' 'for the first year'.

[Paul]

Big_Al wrote:
> Char Jackson wrote on 1/22/2015 2:16 AM:
>> On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:
>>
>>> A wrote:
>>>
>>>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>>> Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>>> the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>>> market.
>>>
>>> http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>>> http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>>>
>>> So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.
>> I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it look as if
>> desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.
>>
>> "Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating system
>> as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
>> Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to retain
>> customers in the mobile era."
>>
>> "...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only the WP
>> market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.
>>
> And later on it clarifies 'free' 'for the first year'.

That's because, for any previous Service Pack, Microsoft
provided free support for install-related problems in
the first year after release. I think that's what the
"for the first year" refers to. For Microsoft, that's
a "cost of doing business". While they may shut down
a download server with the image on it, I don't think
that's quite the same issue for them. But having phone
support for people with broken machines, is more of an
issue.

I think some more rules will become apparent as time
goes by. For example, Microsoft would absolutely
wet themselves, if a Win8 Core user was allowed
to upgrade to Win10 Pro. And you know they won't
have just one flavor of Win10. They'll still need
as many flavors of Win10, as Win8 had. And they should
prevent "level upgrading". Even though it's a free upgrade,
"rules are rules" as your dad would say.

For example, imagine the horror if a Win7 Starter user
upgraded to Win10 Pro. The shareholders would be furious :-)

Paul

[Paul]

Big_Al wrote:
> Char Jackson wrote on 1/22/2015 2:16 AM:
>> On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:
>>
>>> A wrote:
>>>
>>>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>>> Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>>> the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>>> market.
>>>
>>> http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>>> http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>>>
>>> So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.
>> I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it look as if
>> desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.
>>
>> "Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating system
>> as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
>> Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to retain
>> customers in the mobile era."
>>
>> "...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only the WP
>> market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.
>>
> And later on it clarifies 'free' 'for the first year'.

That's because, for any previous Service Pack, Microsoft
provided free support for install-related problems in
the first year after release. I think that's what the
"for the first year" refers to. For Microsoft, that's
a "cost of doing business". While they may shut down
a download server with the image on it, I don't think
that's quite the same issue for them. But having phone
support for people with broken machines, is more of an
issue.

I think some more rules will become apparent as time
goes by. For example, Microsoft would absolutely
wet themselves, if a Win8 Core user was allowed
to upgrade to Win10 Pro. And you know they won't
have just one flavor of Win10. They'll still need
as many flavors of Win10, as Win8 had. And they should
prevent "level upgrading". Even though it's a free upgrade,
"rules are rules" as your dad would say.

For example, imagine the horror if a Win7 Starter user
upgraded to Win10 Pro. The shareholders would be furious :-)

Paul

[SC Tom[_3_]]

"Big_Al" > wrote in message
...
> Char Jackson wrote on 1/22/2015 2:16 AM:
>> On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:
>>
>>> A wrote:
>>>
>>>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>>>
>>> Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>>> the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>>> market.
>>>
>>> http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>>> http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>>>
>>> So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.
>>
>> I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it look as
>> if
>> desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.
>>
>> "Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating
>> system
>> as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
>> Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to retain
>> customers in the mobile era."
>>
>> "...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only the
>> WP
>> market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.
>>
> And later on it clarifies 'free' 'for the first year'.

"Windows 10, expected on the market this autumn, will be available for one
year as a free upgrade to users of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
8.1"

To me, that means you can upgrade for free during that first year, but if
you don't take advantage of it, after that first year it'll cost you to
upgrade. I don't see that as a "pay as you go", subscription program as some
are touting. I think it's like the $14.99 upgrade I got for Win8Pro
(although free is better LOL).
--
SC Tom

[SC Tom[_3_]]

"Big_Al" > wrote in message
...
> Char Jackson wrote on 1/22/2015 2:16 AM:
>> On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:
>>
>>> A wrote:
>>>
>>>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>>>
>>> Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>>> the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>>> market.
>>>
>>> http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>>> http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>>>
>>> So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.
>>
>> I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it look as
>> if
>> desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.
>>
>> "Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating
>> system
>> as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
>> Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to retain
>> customers in the mobile era."
>>
>> "...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only the
>> WP
>> market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.
>>
> And later on it clarifies 'free' 'for the first year'.

"Windows 10, expected on the market this autumn, will be available for one
year as a free upgrade to users of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
8.1"

To me, that means you can upgrade for free during that first year, but if
you don't take advantage of it, after that first year it'll cost you to
upgrade. I don't see that as a "pay as you go", subscription program as some
are touting. I think it's like the $14.99 upgrade I got for Win8Pro
(although free is better LOL).
--
SC Tom

[Bob Henson[_2_]]

On 22/01/2015 3:02 pm, SC Tom wrote:
>
>
> "Big_Al" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Char Jackson wrote on 1/22/2015 2:16 AM:
>>> On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:
>>>
>>>> A wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>>>>
>>>> Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>>>> the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>>>> market.
>>>>
>>>> http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>>>> http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>>>>
>>>> So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.
>>>
>>> I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it look as
>>> if
>>> desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.
>>>
>>> "Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating
>>> system
>>> as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
>>> Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to retain
>>> customers in the mobile era."
>>>
>>> "...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only the
>>> WP
>>> market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.
>>>
>> And later on it clarifies 'free' 'for the first year'.
>
> "Windows 10, expected on the market this autumn, will be available for one
> year as a free upgrade to users of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
> 8.1"
>
> To me, that means you can upgrade for free during that first year, but if
> you don't take advantage of it, after that first year it'll cost you to
> upgrade. I don't see that as a "pay as you go", subscription program as some
> are touting. I think it's like the $14.99 upgrade I got for Win8Pro
> (although free is better LOL).
>

That's how I read it too. As a desktop user, it's the only way they'd
tempt me to try it - I assumed that was what they were trying to do.

--
Bob
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England

You know you're old when you say "Ouch" before you bend down.

[Bob Henson[_2_]]

On 22/01/2015 3:02 pm, SC Tom wrote:
>
>
> "Big_Al" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Char Jackson wrote on 1/22/2015 2:16 AM:
>>> On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:
>>>
>>>> A wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>>>>
>>>> Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>>>> the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>>>> market.
>>>>
>>>> http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>>>> http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>>>>
>>>> So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.
>>>
>>> I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it look as
>>> if
>>> desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.
>>>
>>> "Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating
>>> system
>>> as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
>>> Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to retain
>>> customers in the mobile era."
>>>
>>> "...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only the
>>> WP
>>> market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.
>>>
>> And later on it clarifies 'free' 'for the first year'.
>
> "Windows 10, expected on the market this autumn, will be available for one
> year as a free upgrade to users of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
> 8.1"
>
> To me, that means you can upgrade for free during that first year, but if
> you don't take advantage of it, after that first year it'll cost you to
> upgrade. I don't see that as a "pay as you go", subscription program as some
> are touting. I think it's like the $14.99 upgrade I got for Win8Pro
> (although free is better LOL).
>

That's how I read it too. As a desktop user, it's the only way they'd
tempt me to try it - I assumed that was what they were trying to do.

--
Bob
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England

You know you're old when you say "Ouch" before you bend down.

[Big_Al[_4_]]

Bob Henson wrote on 1/22/2015 10:35 AM:
> On 22/01/2015 3:02 pm, SC Tom wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Big_Al" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Char Jackson wrote on 1/22/2015 2:16 AM:
>>>> On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> A wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>>>>>
>>>>> Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>>>>> the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>>>>> market.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>>>>> http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>>>>>
>>>>> So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.
>>>>
>>>> I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it look as
>>>> if
>>>> desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.
>>>>
>>>> "Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating
>>>> system
>>>> as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
>>>> Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to retain
>>>> customers in the mobile era."
>>>>
>>>> "...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only the
>>>> WP
>>>> market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.
>>>>
>>> And later on it clarifies 'free' 'for the first year'.
>>
>> "Windows 10, expected on the market this autumn, will be available for one
>> year as a free upgrade to users of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
>> 8.1"
>>
>> To me, that means you can upgrade for free during that first year, but if
>> you don't take advantage of it, after that first year it'll cost you to
>> upgrade. I don't see that as a "pay as you go", subscription program as some
>> are touting. I think it's like the $14.99 upgrade I got for Win8Pro
>> (although free is better LOL).
>>
>
> That's how I read it too. As a desktop user, it's the only way they'd
> tempt me to try it - I assumed that was what they were trying to do.
>
The article did say the stock dropped a bit when they said that 'free' statement. :-)

I too hope it comes around for free / 14.99 or whatever. I got win8 that way for cheap and I'm not sorry a bit. Why
not win10. If I can download an ISO like I can win 8.1 I'll be happy. Time will tell for sure.

[Big_Al[_4_]]

Bob Henson wrote on 1/22/2015 10:35 AM:
> On 22/01/2015 3:02 pm, SC Tom wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Big_Al" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Char Jackson wrote on 1/22/2015 2:16 AM:
>>>> On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> A wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>>>>>
>>>>> Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>>>>> the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>>>>> market.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>>>>> http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>>>>>
>>>>> So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.
>>>>
>>>> I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it look as
>>>> if
>>>> desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.
>>>>
>>>> "Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating
>>>> system
>>>> as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
>>>> Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to retain
>>>> customers in the mobile era."
>>>>
>>>> "...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only the
>>>> WP
>>>> market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.
>>>>
>>> And later on it clarifies 'free' 'for the first year'.
>>
>> "Windows 10, expected on the market this autumn, will be available for one
>> year as a free upgrade to users of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
>> 8.1"
>>
>> To me, that means you can upgrade for free during that first year, but if
>> you don't take advantage of it, after that first year it'll cost you to
>> upgrade. I don't see that as a "pay as you go", subscription program as some
>> are touting. I think it's like the $14.99 upgrade I got for Win8Pro
>> (although free is better LOL).
>>
>
> That's how I read it too. As a desktop user, it's the only way they'd
> tempt me to try it - I assumed that was what they were trying to do.
>
The article did say the stock dropped a bit when they said that 'free' statement. :-)

I too hope it comes around for free / 14.99 or whatever. I got win8 that way for cheap and I'm not sorry a bit. Why
not win10. If I can download an ISO like I can win 8.1 I'll be happy. Time will tell for sure.

[Drew[_8_]]

On 1/22/2015 7:02 AM, SC Tom wrote:
>
>
> "Big_Al" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Char Jackson wrote on 1/22/2015 2:16 AM:
>>> On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:
>>>
>>>> A wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>>>> the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>>>> market.
>>>>
>>>> http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>>>> http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>>>>
>>>> So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.
>>>
>>> I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it
>>> look as if
>>> desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.
>>>
>>> "Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating
>>> system
>>> as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
>>> Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to
>>> retain
>>> customers in the mobile era."
>>>
>>> "...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only
>>> the WP
>>> market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.
>>>
>> And later on it clarifies 'free' 'for the first year'.
>
> "Windows 10, expected on the market this autumn, will be available for
> one year as a free upgrade to users of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and
> Windows Phone 8.1"
>
> To me, that means you can upgrade for free during that first year, but
> if you don't take advantage of it, after that first year it'll cost you
> to upgrade. I don't see that as a "pay as you go", subscription program
> as some are touting. I think it's like the $14.99 upgrade I got for
> Win8Pro (although free is better LOL).


+1 I also read it that way. Granted it is a little vague but understandable

[Drew[_8_]]

On 1/22/2015 7:02 AM, SC Tom wrote:
>
>
> "Big_Al" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Char Jackson wrote on 1/22/2015 2:16 AM:
>>> On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:12:44 -0600, VanguardLH > wrote:
>>>
>>>> A wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-says-windows-10-free-173724420.html
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sure, if you have a Windows Phone. So, how many of those sold versus
>>>> the iOS and Android devices? Oooh, all of 3.6% in the smartphone
>>>> market.
>>>>
>>>> http://bgr.com/2014/07/01/windows-phone-market-share-3/
>>>> http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/smartphone-os-market-share/
>>>>
>>>> So Microsoft loses nothing with their giveaway to a piddly market.
>>>
>>> I didn't read the entire article, but the first sentence makes it
>>> look as if
>>> desktop and laptop and tablet users are included.
>>>
>>> "Microsoft Corp will give away its upcoming Windows 10 operating
>>> system
>>> as a free upgrade to users of the most recent versions of Windows and
>>> Windows Phone, as the world's largest software company tries to
>>> retain
>>> customers in the mobile era."
>>>
>>> "...Windows and Windows Phone..." If they wanted it to apply to only
>>> the WP
>>> market, they certainly didn't make it clear in the first sentence.
>>>
>> And later on it clarifies 'free' 'for the first year'.
>
> "Windows 10, expected on the market this autumn, will be available for
> one year as a free upgrade to users of Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and
> Windows Phone 8.1"
>
> To me, that means you can upgrade for free during that first year, but
> if you don't take advantage of it, after that first year it'll cost you
> to upgrade. I don't see that as a "pay as you go", subscription program
> as some are touting. I think it's like the $14.99 upgrade I got for
> Win8Pro (although free is better LOL).


+1 I also read it that way. Granted it is a little vague but understandable