mjello <non.compos@ment.is> wrote in news:XnsA5CB5873FB69Btrastrastras@
69.16.179.27:
> you've been warned
In fact, you were warned months ago.
A clarification: I didn't mean to imply that this was new news. It's old
news (see below). Microsoft's doing what they said they were going to
do. The article quote gives you the dates.
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http://www.eweek.com/enterprise-apps/microsoft-to-make-windows-10-a-
recommended-update.html
[from a 2015-10-30 eweek article]
*snip*
At last count, Microsoft reported that there were 110 million devices
running Windows 10, due in large part to the free upgrade program the
company kicked off on July 29. Eligible Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs would
display a Windows 10 logo in the task bar, prompting users to reserve
their copy. Using a staggered approach to avoid overwhelming their
download servers, Microsoft would then alert users that their new OS was
ready to install. Now, months after the initial surge in demand,
Microsoft is enlisting the automatic Windows Update patching system to
upgrade laggard PCs.
"We will soon be publishing Windows 10 as an 'Optional Update' in
Windows Update for all Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 customers," Terry
Myerson, executive vice president of the Windows and Devices Group at
Microsoft, wrote in an Oct. 30 blog post. Come 2016, Microsoft is taking
things up a notch.
"Early next year, we expect to be re-categorizing Windows 10 as a
'Recommended Update.' Depending upon your Windows Update settings, this
may cause the upgrade process to automatically initiate on your
device," Myerson cautioned. [which turned out to be February 1, 2016]
Users needn't fear a stealth upgrade to Windows 10, assured Myerson.
"Before the upgrade changes the OS of your device, you will be clearly
prompted to choose whether or not to continue." Those still having
second thoughts have a month to roll back to their previous Windows 7 or
8.1 setup. "After any upgrade, you can easily go back to your prior
version of Windows within 31 days if you choose. We do this by keeping a
full copy of your previous operating system on your device -- including
apps and settings -- for the first 31 days following your upgrade,"
stated Myerson.
*snip*
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