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Microsoft reveals all editions of Windows 10
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article published on 13 May, 2015
Microsoft has revealed all of the editions of Windows 10 today, giving names to the operating system that will power mobile devices, desktops, business servers, the Xbox and even ATMs and other Internet of Things devices.
The operating system will launch in late July in 111 languages in 190 different countries.
Here is the full list:
Windows 10 Home is the consumer-focused desktop ... [ read the full article ]
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14. May 2015 @ 20:14 |
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How about slimming it down to 3 versions for Desktops and two versions for Mobile.
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Ultimate
Enterprise
I can't see moving from 7 but who knows until you try 10.
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14. May 2015 @ 20:35 |
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At least they are killing off the windows ultimate version that always claims to have new features coming soon, and then never gets any such features.
I am a bit concerned with the descriptions...all of them seem to mention tablets...why even bother with a mobile version if they are going to make the same mistake they made with Windows 8, promised to fix with 8.1, and then didn't fix with 8.1? There is probably some clueless beancounter at microsoft who saw that very few copies of Windows 8 were sold for PC's...and by that logic all the versions should be optimized for tablets and phones, in spite of the fact that this is the reason so few copies of windows 8 were sold for PCs. I guess I can hope for the best...worst case scenario is that the gui works really well on the raspi I have connected to my TV.
Also, MEDIA CENTER IS DEAD!!! I hope they burn the corpse and dump the ashes into acid, which they then blast into the sun.
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14. May 2015 @ 23:10 |
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They should have kept Ultimate instead of killing it off, as Pro doesn't provide enough of what I want and Enterprise is too expensive for the non-business user. Really from my prospective they could just provide Ultimate which businesses could use if they provided volume licenses, then everyone could configure their versions how they want and professionals would always be able to invoke Super User rights and tools if they need to. But that would be too much to expect from a business these days.
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15. May 2015 @ 05:27 |
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Originally posted by KillerBug:
At least they are killing off the windows ultimate version that always claims to have new features coming soon, and then never gets any such features.
I am a bit concerned with the descriptions...all of them seem to mention tablets...why even bother with a mobile version if they are going to make the same mistake they made with Windows 8, promised to fix with 8.1, and then didn't fix with 8.1? There is probably some clueless beancounter at microsoft who saw that very few copies of Windows 8 were sold for PC's...and by that logic all the versions should be optimized for tablets and phones, in spite of the fact that this is the reason so few copies of windows 8 were sold for PCs. I guess I can hope for the best...worst case scenario is that the gui works really well on the raspi I have connected to my TV.
Also, MEDIA CENTER IS DEAD!!! I hope they burn the corpse and dump the ashes into acid, which they then blast into the sun.
As for Media Center I use it a lot but not for music. I have a ceton Tuner card that works extremely well with Media Center. There are a lot of us out there who have PVRs
An eye for an eye will makes us all blind. "Mahatma Ghandi"
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leemoo
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15. May 2015 @ 06:33 |
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To many versions for my liking. Keep it simple!
Must be able to make more money with the more versions they have.
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15. May 2015 @ 06:35 |
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I'm all for Media Center even though it might not be the best player out there but it certainly doesn't bother me that Windows includes it for those that want to use it.
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deak91
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15. May 2015 @ 11:03 |
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my fear is the upgrade will be the base model and everything on it will be " if you want to use this feature please buy the full version at a discount."
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15. May 2015 @ 18:08 |
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That's totally possible but Microsoft like Adobe and a few others are forcing us into leasing and I've heard that will be the model of the next OS or other software suites, and will force me full in on Linux when my version of Windows won't run what I need, since I won't lease software.
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15. May 2015 @ 20:38 |
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Leasing?
And lose most of the home market & a huge chunk of the business market?
I doubt it, people will simply stop upgrading if they try that & they're just not that stupid, despite what some imagine.
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15. May 2015 @ 21:40 |
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Originally posted by Interestx:
Leasing?
And lose most of the home market & a huge chunk of the business market?
I doubt it, people will simply stop upgrading if they try that & they're just not that stupid, despite what some imagine.
I wish you were right but in fact people are just that dumb and I personally know some kids that are leasing MS software already, 360 line, and Adobe products if you want the latest compatibility you have to lease from them as there is no longer CS6 type suites they ONLY lease.
I have CS6 Suite but if I had the new Canon 7D Mark II camera and wanted to us their highest RAW format I would need to lease Adobe Photoshop 2015 in order to use white balance and many other great features of that format. There are work arounds from what I understand but not without hiccups.
Sad but true.
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Interestx
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16. May 2015 @ 08:31 |
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I wouldn't apply anecdote in a relatively small market to the wider market.
Ditto anything to do with gaming.
The fact is if they try & force this people will simply stop bothering, look at how people dragged their heels with XP for so long (with a large chunk still doing so), for instance, both business & personal.
Not going to happen.
Well, not for a long time, I certainly don't see it this time around.
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16. May 2015 @ 10:07 |
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They may they may not but that has nothing to do with what they are planning to do and like I've said Adobe has already done it, and it hasn't hurt them. Microsoft will do it and whether it hurts them or not this time we will see. It won't be the first time they have shot themselves in the foot by a long shot and my guess is it will work since people are into the new marketing Cloud crap and the idea that if they lease their software they will always have whatever the latest software out there is, and will be the hook. That is true with the people I know already doing it whether or not you or I think it's dumb.
XP is a good argument and is what I touched on that I would do but again just because I'm going to milk Windows 7 for a decade doesn't change what MS is going to do or Adobe or any of the other software companies heading in this direction. Companies see big dollars and security in this method just like Cable and Satellite companies did so many years ago.
I didn't say this release, Windows 10 will be normal distribution but the next OS released will be the new model.
Tighten your belt it is coming.
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17. May 2015 @ 05:44 |
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Originally posted by Mr-Movies:
I can't see moving from 7 but who knows until you try 10.
I'm right there with you...
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17. May 2015 @ 09:51 |
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Originally posted by LordRuss:
Originally posted by Mr-Movies:
I can't see moving from 7 but who knows until you try 10.
I'm right there with you...
I agree too but like you I would have to try 10 to see, I'm guessing not though.
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