Software giant Microsoft on Tuesday said that its new operating system, the Microsoft Windows 10, will be rolled out to 190 countries as a free upgrade. However, ahead of its scheduled release, some PC users have reportedly already received the recent OS upgrade. Microsoft claimed that Windows 10 is the most secure Windows to date and it also said that the company will release automatic OS improvements and security update for a period of time, a report from IGN said.
"A new era of Windows starts today. From the beginning, Windows 10 has been unique - built with feedback from over 5 million fans, delivered as a service and offered as a free upgrade. Windows 10 delivers on our more personal computing vision, with a natural, mobile and trusted experience. Along with our partners, we're excited to deliver the best Windows ever, which will empower people and organizations around the world to do great things," Terry Myerson, executive vice president, Windows and Devices Group of Microsoft, said, as quoted in Microsoft's website.
As stated in the Microsoft website, Windows 10 wil feature Microsoft's new innovative applications such as the Cortana 2, an Xbox app, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Phone Companion app, and Office Mobile apps, among others. All these features, as Microsoft claims, will provide users a more personal and productive experience.
According to Microsoft, the recent upgrade will be rolled out to various devices, specifically PCs, tablets, phones, Raspberry Pi, Xbox One, and HoloLens. Users will be able to grab the Windows Software Development Kit alongside other innovative applications in Windows 10.
According to a related report from International Business Times, Windows 10 will also be sold as a standalone product after weeks or months. The new OS is expected to arrive for smartphone users as well as Xbox users this year. The company is also planning to release an Enterprise and Education edition in the coming months.
"From the beginning, Windows 10 has been unique - built with feedback from over 5 million fans, delivered as a service and offered as a free upgrade. Windows 10 delivers on our more personal computing vision, with a natural, mobile and trusted experience. Along with our partners, we're excited to deliver the best Windows ever, which will empower people and organisations around the world to do great things," said Terry Myserson, head of Microsoft's Windows Division, who described the launch as a "new era" for Windows.
