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Kaltern
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 Posted: Sat, 18th Jul 2015 15:29 Post subject: Microsoft To Sell Windows 10 on usb-sticks |
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| Quote: | With the decline and fall of CD and DVD-ROMs on-line distribution has taken a huge step forward, meanwhile sometimes you can't be online so how do you install something ? Well, Microsoft will sell Windows 10 on USB-sticks, and yes that is the next logical step.
On Amazon you can already order the sticks, however the delivery time will be August. Microsoft Windows 10 Home will cost 119 USD, Microsoft Windows 10 Home Pro is a steep 199.99 USD. In the USA these prices are level with Windows 8.1. Microsoft Windows 10 Home would cost 135 EURO in the EU, 20 EURO more expensive opposed to Windows 8.1 The Pro version will cost 165 EURO.
After a quick check on EU stores, the USB-Stick versions are not yet available for pre-order. Obviously you can upgrade for free from Windows 7 and and 8.1 |
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/microsoft-to-sell-windows-10-on-usb-sticks.html
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-Flash-Drive/dp/B01019T6O0
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| Posted: Sat, 18th Jul 2015 15:42 Post subject: |
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Ummm i think we already heard about this before, except for the prices perhaps?
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| Posted: Sat, 18th Jul 2015 16:44 Post subject: |
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i've been installing my os off of usb sticks for 10 years now
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Kaltern
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| Posted: Sat, 18th Jul 2015 18:13 Post subject: |
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Ahh I didn't notice, my apologies, mods could delete this thread if they wish 
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garus
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| Posted: Sat, 18th Jul 2015 19:07 Post subject: |
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garus
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| Posted: Sun, 26th Jul 2015 11:53 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Sun, 26th Jul 2015 14:29 Post subject: |
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problem with software on usb sticks is -> its more expensive, in every way. first the sticks costs more than a simple dvd and second the way you get the data on it.
this way to distribute software wont be standard in the near future
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| Posted: Sun, 26th Jul 2015 22:08 Post subject: |
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if you limit the software market to your own narrow view of a "microsoft-only-market" you can indeed make such claim as you did... but our linux community is already selling usb sticks with live operating systems and installers since +10 years and these can even be made free of charge by any individual in possession of an internet connection and a shitty usb key
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| Posted: Sun, 26th Jul 2015 22:18 Post subject: |
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you cant compare the really small amount of people how buy that, same goes for example for sd cards for the raspi which preloaded os. doesnt count
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| Posted: Sun, 26th Jul 2015 23:13 Post subject: |
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| skx7 wrote: | | if you limit the software market to your own narrow view of a "microsoft-only-market" |
I wouldn't call that narrow.
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| Posted: Mon, 27th Jul 2015 00:11 Post subject: |
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Ah, just the usual ramblings of a unix twat. 
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| Posted: Sat, 1st Aug 2015 16:18 Post subject: |
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lmao he thinks we have a narrow view and he is the one that considers software-on-USB the standard for a decade because his linux community sells free software ... or something.
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and its just installer... in the next 10 years microsoft will try to figure out how to allow booting their os from usb sticks 
