Sunnyknight Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 BBC News - Windows 10 to get 'holographic' headset and Cortana I find that somewhat exciting, that i don't have to pay £100+ for my OS. However, i'm not so sure about this Cortana business.... Also, Explorer gone.... Not sure how i feel about that Anyone using a phone with Cortana? Good? Bad? Engage
featured_spectre Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Cortana = Good...better than S-Voice and Siri (in my opinion). and yes its for the first year only.
localzuk Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 (for the first year) I took that to mean "you'll be able to get it for free during its first year of existing, after which point if you want a copy you'll have to pay, but if you have it already, it'll continue to get updates and be usable for free after that 1 year". Is that right? Its an interesting tactic, certainly. A loss leader to get people back on-board after Windows 8. Their "single OS" plan for multiple devices also seems a lot more well thought out too - with them finally accepting that different devices have different UI requirements.
danbuntu Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I took that to mean "you'll be able to get it for free during its first year of existing, after which point if you want a copy you'll have to pay. In one the articles I read the words 'windows as a service' appeared. So my guess will be they give it away for free to get people onboard as others above have suggested. Then they bundle the windows license in with Office 365. they way it could still be 'free' just so long as you pay for it.
Arthur Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Is that right? Yes. Also, Explorer gone.... Not sure how i feel about that Windows 10 will still include IE11.
Garacesh Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 "is that those who agree to this upgrade must also agree to let their PCs and devices be kept up-to-date by Microsoft going forward."? If that means "agree to install all relevant Windows Updates and operate the latest virus definitions." then I'm game. If it means "agree to automatically install whatever arbitrary programs we think you need, without any form of notification." then nada.
Arthur Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 If that means "agree to install all relevant Windows Updates and operate the latest virus definitions." then I'm game. If it means "agree to automatically install whatever arbitrary programs we think you need, without any form of notification." then nada. It will probably work the same way as it does in the Technical Previews... http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/10/21/were-rolling-out-our-first-new-build-to-the-windows-insider-program If it means "agree to automatically install whatever arbitrary programs we think you need, without any form of notification." then nada. Like Chrome OS? Its update process is often seen as one of its best features.
Garacesh Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Like Chrome OS? Its update process is often seen as one of its best features. Wouldn't know. Never used it. What I was referring to is things like Microsoft deciding "Hey, we just bought Skype, so now you have to have it installed and can't uninstall it because you agreed to this! Wheeeyyy isn't it great? You'll love it!" I know they didn't actually do that with Skype, but I don't know any other software they have their eyes on, so it'll do for the purpose of example.
Ephelyon Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Free upgrades from Server 2012 R2 to Server 2015 as well?
Arthur Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 What I was referring to is things like Microsoft deciding "Hey, we just bought Skype, so now you have to have it installed and can't uninstall it because you agreed to this! Wheeey isn't it great? You'll love it!" I can't see that happening myself, but if they do, Windows Store apps are really easy to uninstall (unlike the bloatware you find on certain brands of Android devices). Free upgrades from Server 2012 R2 to Server 2015 as well? Yes. * If you have Software Assurance, although technically that isn't free.
hardtailstar Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 [ATTACH=CONFIG]28650[/ATTACH] Is that macs i see? Yes...... You'll also seem them at Google events. Those are reporters so they will use what they want.
Shadow_Walker Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Yes...... You'll also seem them at Google events. Those are reporters so they will use what they want. Bit of a kick in the teeth for the bloke speaking at the front to look down and see a row of macs in front of him.
Arthur Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Is that macs I see? The press always use MacBooks at these type of events. Not unusual at all as @hardtailstar mentioned. Edited January 22, 2015 by Arthur
hardtailstar Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Bit of a kick in the teeth for the bloke speaking at the front to look down and see a row of macs in front of him. Probably used to it.
madurham Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Journalism isn't about content it's about how it's presented.
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