jedishrfu said:
Mark44 said:
I don't understand your question. The quote from @jedishrfu had an error that I corrected. A pirated copy of Windows does NOT come from Microsoft, so Microsoft does not make any money from it nor does it support such pirated copies.mech-eng said:
jedishrfu said:
Unless you specify otherwise, Windows normally updates itself, which adds new functionality or incorporates bug fixes and so on. Is this what you mean by slipstreaming?mech-eng said:
fluidistic said:
I suspect you meant to write "now" not "no".jedishrfu said:
Like when your new app requires a specific version of the VC++ libraries, but a different version is already installed and upgrading it will break the current functionality of other programs, but not upgrading it means you can never use your new code? Yeah, been there.jedishrfu said:
newjerseyrunner said:
Most new PC compatible systems are sold with Windows 10 already installed, and most prior PC compatible systems will have Windows 7 or Windows 8 currently installed, and Microsoft wants those systems to upgrade to Windows 10. It was a free upgrade (from Win 7 or Win 8) for over a year and it's still a free upgrade if a user selects any of the "assistive technologies" even if the user doesn't use them, and was scheduled to terminate at the end of 2017, then sometime in Jan 2018, but apparently it's still available.mech-eng said:
Link?fluidistic said:
fluidistic said:
Mark44 said:
No, I'm referring on the Windows 10 operating system, which can be installed on the hardware or in a VM.StevieTNZ said:
You can backup and copy / rename image files in the Windows\Web\... directories. I don't know if regedit could be used to change screen saver type stuff.fluidistic said:
Well if you aren't paying to use it, then you aren't a customer. So if you aren't a customer, what are you? A: You're the product. Just like Facebook, Microsoft makes money by selling (renting?) you.mech-eng said:
It's definitely not free, the previous poster was mistaken. But please don't tell me you paid over $100 for your license? You can easily get it for less than $40. https://softwarelicense4u.com/operatingsystems/windows-10-professional-32-64bit-209Mark44 said:
Lots of people are customers who don't realize they are customers.russ_watters said:Wish I knew it was still free before I bought a copy a month ago...
Well if you aren't paying to use it, then you aren't a customer. So if you aren't a customer, what are you? A: You're the product. Just like Facebook, Microsoft makes money by selling (renting?) you.
Please say in which way I am mistaken. I didn't pay for Windows and the only limitation I have encountered thus far is the inability to tweak the Settings.newjerseyrunner said:
No, I didn't pay for Win10 -- I was just checking on the price. I'm running Win 7, which came with the computer, which means that some part of the price I paid was for Win 7.newjerseyrunner said:
A pirate copy is an unauthorized reproduction of a product, such as a movie or software, while a genuine, unadulterated copy is the original version produced by the creator or manufacturer.
Pirate copies often have lower quality, such as blurry images or missing features, and may also have altered packaging or labeling. Genuine copies will typically have high quality and will come with proper labeling and packaging from the official source.
Yes, using a pirate copy is illegal and considered copyright infringement. It not only harms the creators and manufacturers of the product, but it is also a violation of intellectual property laws.
Pirate copies are often cheaper because they are not produced or sold by the original creators or manufacturers. They may also be made with lower quality materials, cutting costs for the seller.
Yes, purchasing or using a pirate copy is considered a criminal offense and can result in legal consequences. It is important to support the creators and manufacturers by purchasing genuine copies of their products.