Axz Hout Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 S 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 My only worry is how does it handle old hardware? Do I need new motherboard? Memory? Video card? Sound card? DVD player? Mouse? Keyboard? Drivers for old software? Run software like XP? JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Am I to be a test dummy? any thoughts? Microsoft is no dummy. They don't do anything without foresight and planning, and its all about making money, not concern for customers (unless that brings them money). It bothers me that they were invasive enough to push a message onto your PC's. OTOH it was a "public service" to let you know about a free upgrade. In the past if you were two generations past the latest version then the upgrade cost you money. It is the way of the internet to give you something for free, then sell you what you really want. My understanding is that MS wants all our devices to be integrated, so if you have Windows 10 you will want Win 10 Cloud Services, a Win 10 tablet, a Win 10 phone, Win 10 smart HDTV, etc. MS likely wants you to upgrade to upgrade to 10 so they can brag "millions have switched" so the rest of the PC users will feel like they are not alone. Nobody wants to be alone. Edited June 1, 2015 by wvu80 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I'll just keep with 7 for a few more years, as long as the support and updates are still available. As iv seen with this company's past, it's best i wait a couple years, im not going to be a "Bug Tester". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Generally correct, WVU80. Microsoft is, somewhat belatedly, trying to change their revenue model from OS to apps and ubiquity across devices. There is a LOT of sense in that. HoloLens is an example. While I have been a rather vicious critic of them in the past, I have hopes for this initiative. One of my biggest beefs was that the basic I/O system for the PC shouldn't be a significant cost. Finally, they are getting into the range I find acceptable, 30 bucks or less, free for many. I am actually rather hopeful about 10. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 You have a year after the official release to get the upgrade for free. They've even announced in China that they will upgrade illegal copies for free. The upgrade applies to Win 7, 8 and 8.1. I can hardly wait. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I'll probably upgrade to the preview build shortly based on their announcement. It shouldn't really be that big of a deal that they pushed an announcement on your PC though - that's what Windows Update technically does ALL the time. I am operating Office 2016 Preview right now, so will probably switch over to 10 before too long for the OS. The only hardware issue that Windows acts like it's going to have is Bluetooth connectivity. Oh darn...I'll have to actually PLUG IN my phone to transfer music now...what will I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 So I opened up my two PCs today and get the icon "Get Windows 10" Same here. I'm content with 8.1.......I mean, all I do with my machine is surf the internet and stream Spotify Premium through it and it's fast, reliable and I have no problem with it. I've got a year so I guess I'll sit back and see what others think about the "upgrade". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I am with the wait and see crowd, just think back a little over a year ago when windows 8 came out there were countless complaints then 8.1 solved some of the bugs I also dont really care for the 8.1 setup, I much prefer the 7pro I am using. will be interesting to see what folks think of 10, Jriver says MC20 will work with 10 sure there will be bugs with that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 For those of us who have dealt with Windows since 3.15 for WG this isn't a wait and see. My bet is that it's going to be a good one. 98SE followed the Win95 lameness, XP followed ME, 7 followed Vista, and this one follows 8. Each leapfrog kept anything good in the disaster and added speed and stability. Many of those refusing to leave 7 now refused to leave XP for a long time after it was available. Not that I am guaranteeing anything, but Microsoft shows signs of actually realizing that it has to compete. The prices on new version got to past absurd for an operating system, and now they are rolling back in a big way and broadening their horizons. I'll jump on ASAP at home and I suspect corporate America will start moving over at the first service release. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'll let everyone else be the guinea pigs for a while on this and see how it goes. If it goes well, I might consider changing - but I am loathe to mess with what works well, and Win 7 works very well for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Lord knows how many times I've said that since CP/M, AN. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Lord knows how many times I've said that since CP/M, AN. Did you like the green or orange screen? Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm thinking about it, I have concern about my current components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mallette Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Did you like the green or orange screen Green, always. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Lord knows how many times I've said that since CP/M, AN.Did you like the green or orange screen? Bruce Amber. I was so thankful to get away from the green screens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 For those of us who have dealt with Windows since 3.15 for WG this isn't a wait and see. My bet is that it's going to be a good one. 98SE followed the Win95 lameness, XP followed ME, 7 followed Vista, and this one follows 8. Each leapfrog kept anything good in the disaster and added speed and stability. Many of those refusing to leave 7 now refused to leave XP for a long time after it was available. Not that I am guaranteeing anything, but Microsoft shows signs of actually realizing that it has to compete. The prices on new version got to past absurd for an operating system, and now they are rolling back in a big way and broadening their horizons. I'll jump on ASAP at home and I suspect corporate America will start moving over at the first service release. Dave I 100% totally agree. I think they must have a 2 version policy. The odd versions are meant to field all the ideas for the future version but using the technology from the previous version. From memory: Windows 3.0 - "this sucks, I'd rather use DOS..." WFWG - "that's better, I can actually use this..." Win 95 - "OMG this is ridiculous, you can't do anything..." Win 98 (SE) - "great Microsoft... you got it right! You fixed all the stupid stuff" Win Me - "You call this an upgrade?, Have you heard about Windows 2000?" Win XP - "OMG, why didn't Microsoft just do this in the first place." Win Vista - "Hell no, I'm not ugrading to Vista, I hear it sucks..." Win 7 - "Fricking awesome... Linux needs to be very afraid..." Win 8 - "If I want a smartphone O/S, I will buy a smartphone. WHAT IN THE %$@#%& IS THIS SHIT, WHERE DID THE &*&)#&^ GO?" Win 8.1 - "That's a bit better, but when Win 10 comes out, I am shitcanning this" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 The odd versions are meant to field all the ideas for the future version but using the technology from the previous version. They're going to mess us up by leaving out Windows 9. And for Dave to be correct, Windows for Workgroups was ver. 3.11 My PCs do not have touch screen, would I be able to get use of the Windows 10 system just typing? Yes, you won't need a touch screen, but using touch on a large screen is really nice. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted June 2, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 2, 2015 Many of those refusing to leave 7 now refused to leave XP for a long time after it was available. Youthman raises his hand.......I've only been using Windows 7 for the last year. Held onto XP for forever. I really dislike what I have seen in Windows 8 so I'll definitely hang onto Win 7 for quite awhile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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