Windows 10 for Enterprise is not free in the first year

[anuseems]

Businesses switching to Windows 10 for Enterprise won't be getting the operating system as a free upgrade within the first year of release and it will be updated differently as well.

Back in October, it was reported that Microsoft was working on a lock-down update system for Windows 10 business users and it seems that it will be implemented in the Enterprise version of the operating system.

According to Microsoft's latest blog post, the company's free Windows 10 upgrade offer won't cover the Enterprise version of the OS which is provided to software assurance customers. It has also been revealed that updates would be delivered to Enterprise customers differently as well.

Enterprise customers will have a thoroughly tested version of Windows 10 as compatibility with existing hardware and older software is a critical requirement of businesses. Microsoft will maintain two branches for such customers, one being the Long Term Servicing Branch and the other would be the Current Branch for Business.

http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-10-for-enterprise-is-not-free-in-the-first-year-and-other-changes-announced

[RobrPatty]

:wtf: Same thing probably holds true for the Server version. :omg: :shit:

[VileTouch]

you know, the other day it hit me (while opening the fridge door as usual): If Microsoft is regarding Windows as a "service" now and making all subsequent upgrades free, then it means they are moving their business model from a one time purchase to a monthly subscription! (think Adobe CC and Office 360)

now you will have to pay if you want to keep using your computer.

[voidoid]

Might give a good boost for free OSs.