ED: Mitchie, the new information you gave is still vague.
Users with the Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 OS on their devices will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free if they will download and update within a year of its availability. Charges will apply after that time period, according to PCWorld.
They will also be able to receive free updates afterwards, if they avail of the upgrade.
"Microsoft will offer a free upgrade to Windows 10 for qualified Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.1 devices in the first year. After the first year, upgrades will be paid via boxed product and VL Upgrades," as explained on a post on the Microsoft Australian Partner Network.
This news would be attractive to those who would like to give the new OS a try, without having to spend a lot of money. Users who are planning to purchase new Windows-based laptops and PCs would have to do so within 12 months of launch time.
A number of technology enthusiasts are looking forward to Windows 10, which is being hyped to deliver more advanced and futuristic features to its users.
According to BloggingWindows, "Windows 10 will power an incredibly broad range of devices - everything from PC's, tablets, phones, Xbox One, Microsoft Hololens and Surface Hubs."
The OS will have Home, Enterprise, Pro, Education, Mobile and Mobile Enterprise versions. This will be the final system to be released by Microsoft, only releasing updates and improvements in the future.
Windows 10 features have been revealed slowly by the company, including apps that suit diifferent types of users. The new OS will integrate Siri competitor Cortana and Microsoft Edge, the replacement to the Internet Explorer browser.
Besides computing features for personal owners and small businesses, the system aims to target big organizations as well, providing for their needs in functionality, efficiency and security.
Gamers using the Xbox console will also benefit by upgrading to Windows 10, as doing so will allow them to access and play their favorite games on PCs and laptops as well.
There's no official date for the launch as of late, but rumors state that the updated system will be available beginning June or July of this year.
