As the old adage goes “if you can’t beat them, join them”. Better yet, in the case of Microsoft, re-engage Windows users who are running a non-genuine copy of Microsoft’s desktop OS by giving them free upgrade to the upcoming Windows 10.
Based on their research, Microsoft has uncovered that a huge chunk, 75% on their recent estimate, of all Windows-based PCs in China are running on pirated copy of Windows which shows that their efforts, if there are any, in battling piracy in the said country have so far been futile.
In an interview with Reuters, Terry Myerson, Microsoft’s EVP of Operating System, is quoted saying that “We are upgrading all qualified PCs, genuine and non-genuine, to Windows 10.” He added that the Redmond-based firm is tapping various organizations, such as Lenovo, Qihoo 360 and Tencent to turn this plan in to reality.
It’s still unclear whether Microsoft will implement this outside of China, but this is definitely a good news for those who cannot afford to buy a licensed version of Windows (or those who just don’t want to pay for a legit copy). On the other hand, we’re not sure how paying Windows users will react to this bold move from the software giant.
Windows 10 is expected to be released in the market sometime in summer which is said to feature a new browser codenamed Project Spartan.
Nabiktima kasi sila ng android sa sarili nilang taktika… Dati nung DOS days… napirata ang OS nila kaya nadominate nila ang PC world. Ngayon binigay ni google yung OS niya at nadominate naman niya ang tablet at smartphone world at soon to be smart(internet of things) and embedded PC world (to think nauna si microsoft dito). AFAIK belated na yung ginagawa niyang pagbigay ng OS. Sa mga me licensed naman ang binibili mo dyan eh yung support at updates.