General Discussion Windows 10 to be free upgrade to Windows 7 & 8 users

[Nathan Gibson]

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Windows 10 to be free upgrade to Windows 7 & 8 users

Microsoft has today announced that its upcoming operating system, Windows 10, will be offered to users using both Windows 7 and Windows 8 as a free upgrade. The special offer will be available for a full year after the release of the OS, giving those computer users plenty of time to change to the latest edition. As part of the announcement, Microsoft also confirmed that it would mean that those using Windows Phone 8.1 on their mobile device will also be able to upgrade to Windows 10 at no cost....

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[mssbishi]

This is good news, especially for those who have struggled to feel comfortable with Windows 8. Bear in mind, though, that whilst they are making upgrades available for all, they look set to heavily increase the amount of subscription services they offer.