anuseems Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) The websphere is buzzing aloud with the rumor that Microsoft may offer the next version of Windows, Windows 9 as a free upgrade (or at a discounted price) for Windows 8.1 Update 2 consumers. Although nothing is announced officially but according to WZOR (a Russian group which is popular for leaks related to Microsoft products), Windows 9 may be released as free upgrade. This move (if Microsoft makes) may be similar to what its competitor Apple has adopted.The move makes sense in the present scenario of release and distribution of operating systems. Almost all competitors is now offering their operating system for free. Apple does this since 2013, Google offers Chrome OS for free, Ubuntu, the most popular Linux distribution is always free. Apple started offering free upgrade of its OS X operating system since OS X 10.9 Mavericks release. All users of OS X 10.8 received OS X 10.9 through Mac App Store. Windows may be the most popular operating system but with the huge shift from desktops to portable mode of computing, like tablets, notebooks, and more, the competition is getting tougher. It may be the correct time now for Microsoft to change the way Windows is offered to the customers.Windows Operating SystemWindows Operating SystemWindows 9 Free Upgrade (or Discounted)According to the post posted at WZOR forum, the second update to Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Update 2 (aka Windows 8.2) will be released later this year. Along with the release, Microsoft may announce the next iteration of its flagship operating system. Although, according to the poster, the decision of giving away Windows 9 for free is yet to be finalized by the software giant.windows-9-free-wzor-postwindows-9-free-wzor-postClick here for large image.In the same post, its mentioned that Microsoft is having a big internal event. In this event major decisions is going to be taken about the future of the Windows operating system. Microsoft is said to be taking firm steps to crack down on leaks especially from its Chinese office. The software giant has also changed its internal procedure for its employees willing to test the future version of the operating system. From now on, employees will be able to access the test version of the operating system through a special internal local interface.On another note, its also rumored that Microsoft may offer Windows 9 Enterprise edition with Metro UI 2.0 (aka Modern UI) disabled. This step may help boosting the adoption of Windows 9 among business users.Have anything to add about this story? Comment below. We will love to know what you think about Windows 9 free upgrade rumor. And dont forget to share about it with your friends.Source http://forum.ru-board.com/topic.cgi?forum=29&source=myce&topic=7345&start=2160&hash=zelurecym#16http://www.mytechguide.org/23204/windows-9-free-upgrade/ Edited June 27, 2014 by anuseems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dMog Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 they ill not give it away and the discount will still cost over 150 dollars..that is my guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nastrahl Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I won't refuse a giveaway or a discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windowsvistas Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 even they give it for free nobody is ready to install it as it always would be filled with bugs :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truemate Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 even they give it for free nobody is ready to install it as it always would be filled with bugs :lol:there wont be to much bugs then windows...vistas :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deunan Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Hmm... Free Upgrade. Sure. Discounted Price. Why not.I will get Windows 9 when it becomes available.Windows 7, Windows 9, Windows 11, Windows 13... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjall Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 can't be free, how will they pay salaries for people working in MS especially until 2015 who knows financially how microsoft would be, if needed by then, they will hike the price even, it all depends on their financial positioning as much as I can see that they are trying to lower the cost to entice most users which is still good; everyday is a new day and likewise strategies change alike with the wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorty6100 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I got Windows 8 for $14.99, so if I get Windows 9 for free, absolutely! I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CODYQX4 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) . Edited April 28, 2019 by CODYQX4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteam Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Not only for Windows 8.1 users but for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users as well.According to ZDNet, Microsoft is thinking about making Windows 9 free for not only Windows 8 and Windows 8.x users, but Windows 7 users too. Microsoft is in the mindset of getting Windows 7 users to upgrade, and making the next big release free for them is a definite nudge for users still using the 5 year old operating system.ZDNET Edited June 30, 2014 by geeteam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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