Is Microsoft’s Windows 10 Already a Hit?
People dislike Microsoft’s (NASDAQ: MSFT ) Windows 8 so much that over 1 million users signed up to beta test an early version of its replacement Windows 10 operating system in the first two weeks it was available — despite the company encouraging them not to do so.
The Windows Insider Program offers open enrollment and does not check credentials before letting users install the early test version of Windows 10. The company does, however, make clear on the program’s Web page that the current iteration of the software is not for everyone, stating, “If you’re a PC expert or an IT pro, come on a journey with us and be part of creating the best Windows yet.”
Microsoft offers a further warning when you visit the “Before You Install” section of the site.
Unexpected PC crashes could damage or even delete your files, so you should back up everything. Some printers and other hardware might not work, and some software might not install or work correctly, including antivirus or security programs. You might also have trouble connecting to home or corporate networks.Basically, Microsoft couldn’t be any more clear if it put up a skull and crossbones or placed the Windows logo inside the anti-smoking red circle with a slash through it. That did not stop plenty of people from trying out the new operating system, and it seems likely that many of those early adopters
SOURCE: The Fool
I have installed Windows 10 & played around with it. I love it so far. When I get more time I will test more programs on it. I know it is full of bugs right now but I haven’t found even 1 yet.
We want to point out that installing Windows 10 developer preview must be carefully considered. If you install it on your primary computer you will never be able to go back and when the trial expires you’ll lose everything that isn’t backed up. It’s great to try new things but be sure you are aware of all the consequences. The best way to try new operating systems is by using virtual machines – you can do this by using Virtual Box or VMWare (both have free versions). You can try any OS including Windows 10, various flavors of Linux, or even old versions of Windows without exposing your primary computer.
That’s the best way – thanks for the reminder