We know that Windows 10 will be distributed for free to owners of genuine Windows 7 or 8.1. According to the company after the new one is installed operating system will continue to receive updates at absolutely no cost throughout its lifetime devices. At least this is what we knew until today.
Η Microsoft έκανε την πρώτη αυτή δήλωση του Ιανουάριο κατά τη διάρκεια της εκδήλωσης για την presentation of Windows 10. The company announced that the new operating system will be free, but the phrase "for the entire supported lifetime of the device" probably caused confusion.
At a recent meeting of the company with its investors, Microsoft made a detailed statement in this statement, explaining that Windows 10 will be able to receive free upgrades for 2 to 4 years.
As you can see for yourself in the presentation below, Microsoft reports that the estimated lifespan to be supported on each device ranges from 2 to 4 years.
It makes sense because until now manufacturers will continue to provide updates to their devices for 3 years, on average, and so Redmond is trying to cover most of the devices that are on the market.
The most interesting thing is exactly how the company plans to determine the supported life of your device, given the fact that there are thousands of computers, tablets, and laptops on the market from a variety of manufacturers.
Microsoft seems to be able to define Windows 10 Home clients differently from those using a Pro version. So if you use the latest version for example, the company could offer you updates for longer.
But it seems that there is still some confusion on the issue of free Windows 10 updates and upgrades. Microsoft has already mentioned that Windows will start to be distributed as a service, which means that updates will come when they are ready. But what happens when your devices reach EOL (End-of-life)? Will it need a new one? permission using Windows on every device? or will it upgrade for free?
Answers to all of these queries are expected to be released on July 29 when Microsoft officially presents the new Windows 10 operating system, although it is unlikely that the free upgrade after EOL.
Windows 10 Revenue Recognition
