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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">It is a well known fact (read all the
American online magazines, like CNET or ZDNET) that Microsoft is
actually giving away for free<br>
the new Windows 10, after July 29th, the day of its official
release. You are entitled only if you currently run Windows 7
(Home or Professional)<br>
or Windows 8.1 (Home or Professional). The Enterprise editions of
those two operating systems will not benefit from the offer.<br>
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You have one year from next July 29th to take advantage from this
offer. After one year, you must pay to install Windows 10. But if
you installed<br>
it within the year, it will be free forever.<br>
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Many have wondered why M$oft apparently turned into being somewhat
of a charitable company... nobody came to a unique, indisputable<br>
answer, but many noted that, given the one billion (yes, one
billion) installations of Win 10 that M$oft declared as target,
the only way to <br>
achieve this would be that of giving it away for free, relying
elsewhere for profit, like the new Cloud Office, or other
applications. <br>
<br>
And, reading from the comments of those who have beta tested it,
it looks like it is a much ameliorated version of Windows 7...<br>
You know, Micro$oft produces operating systems whose quality has a
step of two :<br>
<br>
Win 98SE very good<br>
Win ME awful<br>
Win XP very good<br>
Win Vista awful<br>
Win 7 very good<br>
Win 8 not really awful, but with an horrendous GUI<br>
Win 10 ??? let's hope that the trend continues...<br>
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73 Alberto I2PHD<br>
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On 7/27/2015 9:20 PM, Richard O'Neill wrote:<br>
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One day, not so long ago, I noticed a little window icon at the
bottom of my computer screen that wasn't there the day before.
Being curious I clicked on it and discovered that the Microsoft
Corporation was offering me a limited time opportunity to download
their newest, latest and greatest achievement in operating
systems, <i>Absolutely Free</i>. Apparently, with no strings
attached!<br>
<br>
This seemed too good to be true. A free upgrade from Microsoft? I
immediately became suspicious. Why would a company that has it
tentacles in ever corner of our society be trying to entice us
with such a freebie? Could there be a hidden agenda afoot here?
Hmmm .......?<br>
<br>
The possibilities began to boggle my mind. Could this be a sneaky
infiltration scheme that would enable Microsoft to cast a wider
web of corporate control? Perhaps a massive collusion with Big
Government for some nefarious purpose?<br>
<br>
Pondering these questions I recalled that ancient admonition to
beware of Greeks bearing gifts, or giant wooden horses for that
matter. Now, as a tinker electronic tech I've long held the belief
that if it ain't broke don't fix it. So, can anyone suggest a
reason why anyone would (or should) take a giant leap of faith and
bite into this tasty morsel, something I'm always loath to do when
temptation nudges me, or should we all remain cautious and watch
from the sidelines?<br>
<br>
However, if the apple seems irresistible, you must reserve your
copy within <u><i><b>two days</b></i></u> or pay hard earned cash
if later you decide you want the 'upgrade'. Comments, anyone? <br>
<br>
Anon<br>
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