rbmrtn
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
There have been a couple of threads about windows 10. This link I ran across is one the best Q&A writeups I've seen. Folks might be interested to read it.
Frequently Asked Questions: Windows 10 - Microsoft Community
Some highlights
There is no subscription fee
You don't have to use the reservation app. You can get it anytime after release. The reservation basically just puts you in front of the line.
Media Center function is gone as others mentioned.
It appears you will be able to download the media iso ( DVD ) for offline installation. I wouldn't upgrade without it.
They say if you have a hardware failure in the future, you will be able to reinstall and keep the free version. No details yet on how this registration/activation is done.
Frequently Asked Questions: Windows 10 - Microsoft Community
Some highlights
There is no subscription fee
You don't have to use the reservation app. You can get it anytime after release. The reservation basically just puts you in front of the line.
Media Center function is gone as others mentioned.
It appears you will be able to download the media iso ( DVD ) for offline installation. I wouldn't upgrade without it.
They say if you have a hardware failure in the future, you will be able to reinstall and keep the free version. No details yet on how this registration/activation is done.