Windows 10 is likely to be commercially available as of fall 2015, according to previous comments from Microsoft execs.Microsoft Operating System Group chief Terry Myerson announced this piece of its pricing strategy on January 21 as part of its Windows 10 consumer preview event in Redmond, Wash.Microsoft didnt take the wraps off its entire pricing strategy for Windows 10 during the morning keynote.The first-year upgrade piece was the only component revealed (so far).
Convert Windows 8 To Windows 10 Is LikelyMyerson also emphasized Microsoft will be treating Windows as a service, moving forward. What that means is Microsoft will continue to update Windows 10 on all of the device types on which it runs for the life of the devices. Version numbers of Windows wont matter any more, Myerson claimed. ![]() Microsoft itself is building some new Windows 10 specific applications, too. Microsoft execs also demonstrated the coming touch-firstWindows Store Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) that also will be a universal application during the keynote. One of my contacts said recently that Microsoft may make a public preview of this new Universal Office suite available in February, which is also the expected availability date of the first Windows 10 mobile preview build. ![]() During the keynote, officials demonstrated the ability to annotate Web pages in Spartan and share them with others. Cortana, Microsofts personal digital assistantsearch technology, also will be integrated into Spartan, Microsoft officials confirmed. Update: Heres more from Myersons January 21 blog post on what users should expect if they go with the free upgrade to Windows 10: This is more than a one-time upgrade: once a Windows device is upgraded to Windows 10, we will continue to keep it current for the supported lifetime of the device - at no additional charge. With Windows 10, the experience will evolve and get even better over time. Well deliver new features when theyre ready, not waiting for the next major release. During a QA after the keynote, CEO Satya Nadella told reporters that looking at Windows as a service doesnt imply any changes in Microsofts business model. Windows as a service is all about how Microsoft services Windows, moving forward, and not about how it plans to charge for it or how it will work with its partners. You also agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge the data collection and usage practices outlined in our Privacy Policy.
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