Windows 10: Microsoft's big decision: Who gets a free upgrade to Win10

Running VMWARE workstation 10.0.4 / vmplayer V6 on LINUX CENTOS 7 HOST with W10 as a VM (W10 build 9879 - Enterprise x-64). My setup is similar:

• Linux Mint 17.1 MATE (64 bit) Host OS
• VMware Player 6 (it might have been updated to v7 by now)
• W10 TP VM

I have VMware Workstation 7 installed in W7.
It can't run the W8 series, W10TP or recent versions of Linux distros (e.g. LM16).

 

Well guys,

just read a bit of this topic here, not much because lack of time.

For me i do not care if i have Windows 10 or Windows 8.1, there is not much difference, i certainly will not pay for it, prefer to go back to Windows 8.1 then.

But i can see others who will certainly take the road called Windows 10, mostly for the metro that is gone.

My only problem, i will have to reinstall Windows 8.1 then and i hate that.

Should have gone for dual boot.....


Jeff

 

Indeed, and as I said, Microsoft Did give free copies to a few people, those that were involved in active beta programs. These were much smaller groups, typically on the order of thousands of participants, not millions. And yes, you did have to actually find bugs. Which for many, meant actively trying to break it. Then, writing up the reports, following up with the support staff and possibly the developers, testing the fixed code, etc... If you were in a beta program, and did not report any bugs, you were less likely to get invited into another such program.

I was in the Windows 95, 98 Office 95, Office XP and Office 2003 betas (as well as a number of development tools like SQL Server 2000) and received free copies, but I had to work my ass off for them. Things changed when they started releasing Consumer beta's and previews. These people are not beta testers in the traditional sense, since they're not required to submit any bug reports and there is no expectation of them doing much of anything. agree 100%,times have changed as has beta testing .just an opinion but I think at best we will see a discount for win8.1 users .
I use win10 from time to time ,have it as a duel boot with win8.1,and will not expect a free copy of win10 just because I have it install on my computer i have yet to put it to any test ! ,I think Microsoft give away OS in small numbers , Myself I got win7pro for free as I got picked for the win7 coming out party ,got a box of party favors sent to my house ,and a $300.00 MS Store credit ,they gave out 1000 of these world wide ,I also was a MVP for a few years and the first year I got access to TechNet and had access to 10 keys for all OS on the site ,now why I or anyone would needed these 10 is anyone's guess ,but all my co-workers enjoyed using them. on and on and on .

 

The good part is that you can toggle the start screen. I think the full screen plus the Apps screen are easier to deal with than this hybrid Win10 start menu - at least for me who has poor vision.

 

The good part is that you can toggle the start screen. I think the full screen plus the Apps screen are easier to deal with than this hybrid Win10 start menu - at least for me who has poor vision. Here's the toggle feature:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...text-menu.html

 

The good part is that you can toggle the start screen. I think the full screen plus the Apps screen are easier to deal with than this hybrid Win10 start menu - at least for me who has poor vision. Whs.
Just curious what do you keep your screen resolution at for your desktop? I keep mine at 1280 x 720. 20 inch screen.

I also use ctrl+ or ctrl- in the browser to read text better. The only issue is for some video sites, I have to raise the screen resolution but most I don't.

 

I have 1680x1050 on a 22" screen and I set my DPI to 150% - here: Control Panel\Appearance and Personalization\Display

In addition I often use the magnifier.

 

Running VMWARE workstation 10.0.4 / vmplayer V6 on LINUX CENTOS 7 HOST with W10 as a VM (W10 build 9879 - Enterprise x-64). My setup is similar:

• Linux Mint 17.1 MATE (64 bit) Host OS
• VMware Player 6 (it might have been updated to v7 by now)
• W10 TP VM

I have VMware Workstation 7 installed in W7.
It can't run the W8 series, W10TP or recent versions of Linux distros (e.g. LM16). Hi there

VMPLAYER (Free) rel 6 will run W10 quite nicely -- ensure you have the kernel headers for your distro installed (correct one's for the actual running kernel -- sudo uname -r to see the running actual kernel).

Issues with W10 on vmplayer rel 7 or workstation 11. Some people report HOST hangs !!! and USB doesn't mount devices correctly. Ensure though for compatibility set USB to 2.0 if using vmplayer rel 6 unless your HOST supports native USB 3.

I also posted a fix for Unity mode with W10 on Linux hosts in the VMware section but I think Unity isn't available in vmplayer.

Cheers
jimbo

 

That's the price I got Windows 8 for too. It was offered right after the release. I bought 2 copies and ended up giving the 2nd one to my son. I'll look for that special pricing when it comes available.

As far as getting a "free" copy....not me, I'm not that lucky. *Tongue

 

You have to remember in here we are techies who want windows 10 so either for the technology or to be able to help new clients when they go to stores to purchase it. People who are running windows 7 still, like myself ( and i have 4 pcs running 8.1) are not going to jump into 10 unless they have no choice, those on 8.1 are also not going to jump, they are still trying to get used to 8.1. I think it is too early to put out another OS. Wait a yr. let ppl digest 8.1 before jumping into 10

 

8.1 has already been out for over a year (August 27th, 2013), and 10 won't be released until the end of this year. So that will be 2 years. > 3 Years since Windows 8 was released. How long are they supposed to get used to it?

 

I am afraid that some people will never get used to it. They will just hang on 7 or XP.

 

If they ever give a deal to people who have 8.1 would I ll be force to restore my windows 8.1 to do the update ? As I have completely moved to Windows TP

 

Very courageous and optimistic.

 

Most likely. I don't think they're gonna hand out free OS's, (if it be so), to users running unregistered versions.