Windows 10 officially July 29 – Republic

For now, such a view can see only those who opt for trial version.

Source: press materials

Microsoft announced the date of introduction of the official version of its latest operating system. Free upgrade for PCs and tablets will be July 29.

Blue screen with information about the possibility of “reservations” renovation alarmed users of previous versions of windows. “I agree to this?” – They asked worried on Facebook. The argument for sure is that Windows 10 will be free – or at least for those who bought your computer in the past six years have Windows 7 or later versions of the system. In the case of tablets must have Windows 8.1.

After the “book” users will be able to download and install the latest version July 29. Holders of smartphones with Windows Mobile will have to wait. “Ten” will appear on phones later this year, but it is not known exactly when – says CNet service.

Computer users who want to quickly try the smells Windows 10 can download and install the trial version (ie. Technical preview). But beware: this version is not suitable for real work due to the lack of stability and broken some of the features – from what Microsoft itself warns anyway. This software for people who like to bury in your computer and are not afraid of a few hours spent in front of the monitor to restore the system to a previous version.

In exchange for this sacrifice will be able to quickly convince themselves how the new Start menu with harmoniously placed tiled how the browser Edge (previously called Spartan), which replaced the old Internet Explorer. And how does the new voice-controlled assistant – Cortana (hint: in Poland does not work).

Windows 10 to replace the badly accepted version 8. Equipped with tiles and brand new screen layout had gotten storm forming only then the market devices with touch screens. Members tiles do not like it. It imposed the computer industry crisis and the expansion of Android tablets. This in turn meant that the success of Windows 10 depends on the future of the whole Microsoft. This is partly why the company intends to offer entirely new system for free.

But not for everyone. Those who do not qualify for the free version – or build their own computers – will have to pay $ 119 for Windows 10 Home. Windows 10 Pro will cost $ 199.