Bad news for insiders they will have to give up a key for the RTM.

alphanumeric · 16 Jun 2015

rvbfan said:

Here's one or two, many more. No where does it say it is anything but an upgrade.
Get Windows 10: Microsoft's biggest software upgrade in history begins today | ZDNet
How to Upgrade to Windows 10 - Microsoft
I think you will be able to buy as many full copies as you wish though.

Yes, it's free upgrade, meaning if you upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 its free. That doesn't mean you have to do an upgrade on the next install on that PC. You can clean install after that if you wish. Thus its a full version.
https://twitter.com/GabeAul/status/605899873360019457, https://twitter.com/GabeAul/status/605900073277325312,

Can I reinstall Windows 10 on my computer after upgrading?

Yes. Once you’ve upgraded to Windows 10 using the free upgrade offer, you will be able to reinstall, including a clean install, on the same device. You won’t need to purchase Windows 10 or go back to your prior version of Windows and upgrade again.
You’ll also be able to create your own installation media like a USB drive or DVD, and use that to upgrade your device or reinstall after you’ve upgraded.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windo...nMore_win10faq

rvbfan · 16 Jun 2015

But can you dual boot with your copy of windows 7?

Fragment · 16 Jun 2015

rvbfan said:

But you can you dual boot with your copy of windows 7?

Technically: Maybe.
Legally: Most probably NOT.

rvbfan · 16 Jun 2015

Fragment said:

Technically: Maybe.
Legally: Most probably NOT.

So its a kinda full copy. Don't get me wrong. I'll be upgrading all except one machine and that one I'll likely buy a full licence for when Microsoft spells out what and how this will work.

Gary · 16 Jun 2015

I am only referring to The Technical Preview Builds. From what I have read from Gabe Aul and from Technet the builds will continue after Win 10 goes RTM. This is a fact. The only question is how long an Insider Can use it.

Fragment · 16 Jun 2015

Gary said:

I am only referring to The Technical Preview Builds. From what I have read from Gabe Aul and from Technet the builds will continue after Win 10 goes RTM. This is a fact. The only question is how long an Insider Can use it.

If you don't "upgrade" to stable branch then you can use the TP builds until 1st of October 2015

-> System requirements - Microsoft Windows

scroll down to the end of the page it says
"Insider Preview expires on October 1, 2015"

rvbfan · 16 Jun 2015

New builds will be released with new expiry dates according to what Gary posted. And what I've read.

Gary · 16 Jun 2015

http://microsoft-news.com/windows-insider-preview-users-can-upgrade-to-windows-10-rtm-for-free/

Windows Insider Preview Users Can Upgrade To Windows 10 RTM For Free

17 By Pradeep on May 11, 2015 Microsoft, Windows, Windows 10

@tao_huan Yes
— Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) May 10, 2015

Gabriel from Windows team at Microsoft today confirmed on Twitter that Windows Insiders who are trying earlier Windows 10 builds can upgrade to Windows 10 RTM for free when it is released.

This is not an surprising news given the fact that Microsoft has already announced free upgrade to Windows 10 for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 users. Also, Microsoft is planning to continue Windows Insider program even after the release of Windows 10. So, Windows Insiders will anyway have access to latest Windows builds at any point of time than regular consumers.
Download free Microsoft windows Windows 10 Windows Insider Program Windows Insiders

Believe it or don't it is up to you...?

rvbfan · 16 Jun 2015

Oh I believe this. I was debating if it was full or upgrade software that will be given free. And I will stay with the TP on my laptop if I can.

DavidY · 16 Jun 2015

Gary said:

http://microsoft-news.com/windows-in...-rtm-for-free/

Believe it or don't it is up to you...?

I believe it will help if you read the rest of the Twitter conversation which this article (and some others) quotes

Tweet
— Twitter API (@user) View on Twitter

Microsoft have not said anywhere (that I am aware of) that there is a free licence for users of 10 Preview, and this Twitter conversation states you will need a valid licence for 7 or 8.x.