bladerunner 0 Posted June 2, 2015 Apparently Microsoft aren't happy that millions of people are perfectly happy using windows 7 and are offering 10 free for a limited period. Whats the advantages, why should we upgrade to a system thats completely different to what we know. What is it with the computer/technology people who seem to think everything needs upgrading and "improving" every few months just when you've figured out how the old system works. ( take note Apple) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted June 2, 2015 First I have heard on this I would be interested what the advantage is too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted June 2, 2015 tried and tested.Basically its the best of 7 and best of 8 combined. You still have the metro apps but on the side of the standard windows 7 start bar.Its quicker than windows 7, sadly is flat like windows 8 and still doesn't shut down when you press shutdown ( goes into a strange state of hibination! hence why its so fast at booting up )Best bit is its free upgrade for the first year, even if you are using non genuine windows 7. Depending on what version of windows 7 you currently have ( or windows 8 ) depends on which version of windows 10 you end up with.Its not that they are not happy with windows 7 users, its just they are given more people the chance to upgrade to windows 10 without paying. Also a good way to get the disappointed users who didn't want windows 8 to still get a new operating system If anything, windows 10 is more like windows 7 than windows 8 would ever be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted June 2, 2015 I cant find anything wrong with 8.1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted June 2, 2015 Running windows 95 at work! Im surprised they even switch on, let alone compute anything, they are forever crashing! I'm still on vista which does me, windows 10 is another planet away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted June 2, 2015 @gravelrash wrote:Running windows 95 at work! Im surprised they even switch on, let alone compute anything, they are forever crashing! I'm still on vista which does me, windows 10 is another planet away got to move with the times like us young uns ay matt ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadatious 0 Posted June 2, 2015 so did they ever do a windows 9? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted June 2, 2015 don't think so chad ,I have just reserved my copy any way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadatious 0 Posted June 2, 2015 so why did they miss a number Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted June 2, 2015 @Chadatious wrote:so why did they miss a number FFS ! how do I know I am only a fat bricklayer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melly 0 Posted June 3, 2015 applied for my free windows 10 - not sure what it is but its free Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted June 3, 2015 from what i've heard, many coders used if(version.StartsWith("Windows 9")) when coding which would determine if the user was on windows 95 or 98. They recon this would of caused issues if windows 9 was released ( i personally don't believe it ). Legacy code and all that shiz! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goferit 0 Posted June 4, 2015 I've recently bought a laptop with W/ 8.1 & found it strange to start with, and preferred W/7.Curry's are going to update it to W/10 as & when.. but I have no idea what it will be like, any-ways it wont cost anything--so why not ?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melly 0 Posted June 5, 2015 Received an email saying I would get my free update end of July Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted June 5, 2015 No one finds it a little odd that a well known bunch of greedy half developers known as Microsoft are giving away their latest operating system? It looks like a desperate act to me-and given past releases, I'd be really careful here. Be sure you have a retreat path if it all goes horribly wrong. Remember Vista or W8 for that matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stantheman 0 Posted June 5, 2015 still running windows 7 ;if it aint broke dont fix it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BanditMike 0 Posted June 6, 2015 And that's rare with windows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melly 0 Posted June 6, 2015 well Im going to have a go I am normally about 3 years behind with technology so I am going to be one of the first for a change don't think I understand it enough to worry. Daves the techno expert in our house Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goferit 0 Posted June 6, 2015 @smilinjack wrote:No one finds it a little odd that a well known bunch of greedy half developers known as Microsoft are giving away their latest operating system? It looks like a desperate act to me-and given past releases, I'd be really careful here. Be sure you have a retreat path if it all goes horribly wrong. Remember Vista or W8 for that matter. ----------????????Dont you think the upgrade is worth doing S'Jack? is it a case of change, for changes sake?I'm getting used to 8.1---what advantage would 10 be, do ya think?.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obalanga 0 Posted June 19, 2015 The reason they skipped windows 9 is because they are being outdone by apple who do not name their upgrade software in consecutive numbers but stylish names. So for example a software upgrade that is targeted for gamers would be called windows devil ware or one for the financial sector would be windows empire etc. etc. That ties into the next point. It is very likely windows 10 will be the last one you buy. They may come free in future. The caveat (sic) being you will in future lose your right to decide that you want an upgrade. They will just do it. As the software world is evolving very fast, it gets expensive to keep developing windows 7 security updates for those who like it, windows 8 for those who like it and so on. Remember the uproar when they got rid of windows NT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted June 22, 2015 well technically Windows NT is still alive and kicking. Without it there wouldn't be a Windows at all, NT is the kernal. Windows 7 - NT 6.1Windows 8 - NT 6.2Windows 8.1 - NT 6.3Windows 10 - NT 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obalanga 0 Posted June 22, 2015 sorry that was windows xp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted July 11, 2015 Interesting little snippet:Windows 10 is famously ‘free’, but Microsoft has been worryingly silent about just how free it really is. Now, only 17 days before release, leaks suggest ‘free’ Windows 10 might not be a good deal at all…The news comes from ComputerWorld which attained Microsoft internal slides that strongly suggest many Windows 10 owners will have to start paying to receive updates within two years. The key lines ComputerWorld discovered are:“Revenue allocated is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated period the software upgrades are expected to be provided by estimated device life…. [The estimated device life] can range from two to four years.”‘Device life’ is the key phrase here. Microsoft has already stated revenue earned from Windows 10 must be deferred because of the free upgrade model (cash isn’t taken upfront), but it repeatedly stressed Windows 10 owners can expect to get free updates for the “supported lifetime of the device”. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted July 11, 2015 @smilinjack wrote:Interesting little snippet:Windows 10 is famously ‘free’, but Microsoft has been worryingly silent about just how free it really is. Now, only 17 days before release, leaks suggest ‘free’ Windows 10 might not be a good deal at all…The news comes from ComputerWorld which attained Microsoft internal slides that strongly suggest many Windows 10 owners will have to start paying to receive updates within two years. The key lines ComputerWorld discovered are:“Revenue allocated is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated period the software upgrades are expected to be provided by estimated device life…. [The estimated device life] can range from two to four years.”‘Device life’ is the key phrase here. Microsoft has already stated revenue earned from Windows 10 must be deferred because of the free upgrade model (cash isn’t taken upfront), but it repeatedly stressed Windows 10 owners can expect to get free updates for the “supported lifetime of the device”.but whats the answer if you want to move with the times ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melly 0 Posted July 12, 2015 @smilinjack wrote:Interesting little snippet:Windows 10 is famously ‘free’, but Microsoft has been worryingly silent about just how free it really is. Now, only 17 days before release, leaks suggest ‘free’ Windows 10 might not be a good deal at all…The news comes from ComputerWorld which attained Microsoft internal slides that strongly suggest many Windows 10 owners will have to start paying to receive updates within two years. The key lines ComputerWorld discovered are:“Revenue allocated is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated period the software upgrades are expected to be provided by estimated device life…. [The estimated device life] can range from two to four years.”‘Device life’ is the key phrase here. Microsoft has already stated revenue earned from Windows 10 must be deferred because of the free upgrade model (cash isn’t taken upfront), but it repeatedly stressed Windows 10 owners can expect to get free updates for the “supported lifetime of the device”.So - being a bit dim here is the device windows 10 or the computer u put it on. If it's the computer surely u buy a new one at the end of its lifetime which will have a totally new operating system (the Windows 10 bit I mean).If the device is Windows 10 - it's saying u still get free updates for the supported lifetime - suppose the question is what's the difference between the supported and actual lifetime and what happens if u don't have the updates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted July 13, 2015 Device = HardwareWindows = Software Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted July 13, 2015 I understand that, but Microsoft appears to be arbitrarily setting a device life and offering free upgrades within that lifespan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melly 0 Posted July 13, 2015 @smilinjack wrote:I understand that, but Microsoft appears to be arbitrarily setting a device life and offering free upgrades within that lifespan. Totally agree but they all do what they want anyway in the end. I Wil make sure I save anything important that's on my computer and just go for it . What's the worst that could happen ....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted July 29, 2015 well mines downloaded and I like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted July 30, 2015 @Davehutch wrote:well mines downloaded and I like it I'm not sold on it yet, will run it till end of next week and see how easy i can break it!!So far bugs i have come across in less than 24 hours are:-1) Doesn't activate straight away, error codes when trying to manually activate. Seems to be a issue with the server side of things2) Border doesn't carry on around the window like it should ( seems to disappear on the right side! )3) can't unhide icons from tray IF you do a full install ( option seems to be missing ) but can from a upgrade4) Change product key button doesn't work5) slow at loading programs. Delay after pressing the icon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner 0 Posted August 1, 2015 @Davehutch wrote:well mines downloaded and I like it did you have to back up your hard drive before you installed it Dave? just a bit worried about losing all my photo's even though a lot of them are crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted August 1, 2015 @bladerunner wrote:@Davehutch wrote:well mines downloaded and I like it did you have to back up your hard drive before you installed it Dave? just a bit worried about losing all my photo's even though a lot of them are crap.no m8 you don't loose anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goferit 0 Posted August 10, 2015 Mine was updated to 10 today---seems fine---like it so far,-- better than 8.1 for sure.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted August 11, 2015 @goferit wrote:Mine was updated to 10 today---seems fine---like it so far,-- better than 8.1 for sure.. Well thats not hard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner 0 Posted November 11, 2015 question for the techies out there. how do you delete a load of emails from windows 10 mail server, all i can find is to hold control down and click on each one you want to delete but I've got about 2000 to get rid of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted November 12, 2015 shift and down arrow will highlight as you go down or select the top one, hold shift and click the last one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner 0 Posted November 12, 2015 @fr499y wrote:shift and down arrow will highlight as you go down or select the top one, hold shift and click the last one nope.. doesn't work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted November 12, 2015 Do what i do, don't use the windows 10 mail app and use the Windows Live Mail software instead Half the problem with these stupid metro apps is they work properly on a tablet/phone but not a non touch screen device. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trebor4460 0 Posted November 18, 2015 Just downloaded it on the old laptop and seems to work well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obalanga 0 Posted January 9, 2016 i upgraded to windows 10. Worked ok for a couple of days. Then rearranged or threw away a lot of my folders. I can find some stuff but not others . bugger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BanditMike 0 Posted January 16, 2016 Got a new laptop already had Windows 10 installed. Seems okay, but then it's a new laptop and already installed. Don't like the layout etc though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
