Microsoft Windows 10 Upgrades to be free, even for pirates
Microsoft Has Decided To Not Block Pirates From Receiving The Upgrade As Part Of A Move Aimed At Turning Serial Pirates Into Honest Customers And Educating Users On The Benefits That Come With Legitimate Software Like, Easy Updates And Access With Popular Software Suites Like Office.
Microsoft has reportedly announced that it will offer a free upgrade to Windows 10 to everyone, both hones customers and pirates, when the operating system is released this summer.
If you're already usingWindows 7 or 8, you'll get a free upgrade, irrespective of whether you have paid for it or not, reported Stuff.co.nz.
Microsoft has decided to not block pirates from receiving the upgrade as part of a move aimed at turning serial pirates into honest customers and educating users on the benefits that come with legitimate software like, easy updates and access with popular software suites like Office.
A Microsoft spokesperson said that anyone with a qualified device can upgrade to Windows 10, including those with pirated copies of Windows.
Terry Myerson, who runs Microsoft's operating systems unit, made the announcement at a conference in Shenzhen, China, and indicated it was primarily designed to get legitimate software into that country.
Recent studies had shown that three quarters of all PC software in China was unlicensed.
For all the Latest Tech News News, Technology News, Download News Nation Android and iOS Mobile Apps.
More from Tech News
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G Launched In US: All You Need To Know About Newly-Launched Smartphone
Honor Play 4T Pro With Triple-Rear Camera Setup Launched In China: Specifications, Price Inside
Facebook Sues Indian Techie For Running Deceptive Ads, Fake News On Coronavirus
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G With Quad-Rear Camera Setup Launched In US: Specifications, Price Inside
Samsung Galaxy A21 With Quad-Rear Camera Setup Goes Official In US Amid Coronavirus Scare: Specs, Features, Price Inside