Paul Thurrott has been one of the most reliable Windows Analysts/Tech Journalist for quite a few years. He is one of the primary hosts of the Windows Weekly podcast on the TWiT network. Here's his take on the subject of the upgrade -
<https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/4026/should-you-upgrade-to-windows-10> My opinion? I'm a fairly technical guy. It was my bread and butter for over 40 years until I recently retired. If you only have one computer and it's fufilling your current needs. There isn't anything significant to be gained that would out weigh the risks of changing something as fundamental as the operating system. Me personally? I always keep my old computer. So - My current computer is an almost 3 year old Windows 7 computer. I'll reserve the free upgrade but not install it now. Next year, after I purchase it's replacement (that will arrive with Windows 10), and have that running with all of my important stuff, I'll push the upgrade button on the old Windows 7 box. By the way - when you upgrade, a few of the games that come with windows will disappear and be replaced by something else. The details are somewhere on Thurrot's site, but I'm not going to take the time to look for them. Also - as of this writing, a condition of the upgrade is taking windows updates as they are released. As I apply all of the updates this doesn't bother me, but I would like the option to decide when they are applied. It will bother me if I turn on my computer than have to sit there for 20 minutes while the computer applies the latest updates. Oh, the free upgrade in only for Windows 7 and 8 users. Vista and previous are too old. If you want to listen to Windows Weekly here is the link: <https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly> GS George Sinos -------------------- www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 7:56 AM, Jostein Øksne <[email protected]> wrote: > Brian, > it probably depends on your windows update schedule and maybe windows > license numbers, that they roll out the offer in batches for all I know. > > According to the guide text in the registration wizard, you'll be notified > when your computer has downloaded the new version and be able to install it > at your convenience. > > That's my own plan anyway. Once it sits on my hard drive ready to go, I'll > start looking for first reactions from early adopters on the fabulous > internet. :-) > > Jostein > > -----Opprinnelig melding----- From: Brian Walters > Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 10:42 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Is Windo2ws 10 worth it? > > On Wed, Jun 24, 2015, at 11:49 AM, John Coyle wrote: >> >> As far as I've seen reported so far, it's a genuine upgrade. I've had >> the notification from >> Microsoft that I'm eligible, and have accepted the offer, the new >> software will be downloaded when >> it's actually available, later this year. There don't seem to be any >> issues to consider, W7 and >> later PC's seem to have all the necessary hardware to run, but obviously >> some new drivers may be >> needed. >> >> HTH >> >> John in Brisbane >> > > > Does anyone know how the upgrade offers work? > > From what I've read, offers should appear on the notification area of > the taskbar provided you have at least Win 7 Home Premium + Service Pack > 1 (which I have). So far no upgrade notification. > > Not that I'm feeling left out or in a hurry to upgrade - I'd just like > to know. > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > > > > >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: PDML [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bill >> Sent: Wednesday, 24 June 2015 9:31 AM >> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> Subject: OT: Is Windo2ws 10 worth it? >> >> I just got an offer from Microsoft to upgrade for free from Win7 Ultimate >> to Win 10 when it comes >> out. >> Any Windows gurus know if it's really an upgrade? Overall I'm pretty >> happy with Win7. >> >> thanks >> >> bill >> > > -- > http://www.fastmail.com - Access your email from home and the web > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
