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Yeah, it actually began yesterday. This article reprint is from the 15th.

Right now, Build 10240 of Windows 10 is rolling out to both Fast and Slow rings. Windows Insiders today are able to download and install what could end up as the RTM version of Windows 10. Microsoft isn't willing to put the RTM stamp on today's Build, but there's a couple pieces to this release that make it a good candidate. What's interesting about this Build: The Desktop watermark has been removed It is only available through official release channels (i.e., Windows Update) Mary Jo Foley says that her sources revealed that this actually *is* the RTM Build, but we'll have to wait to see to be positive. Anything and everything can change, and usually does. Still, we are extremely close to a July 29 release of the Windows 10 upgrade, so this one is definitely worth an install. To get Build 10240, you can wait for Windows Update to do its job and install it automatically, or you can force the update by opening the Windows 10 applet for Windows Update and initiate a "Check for updates" manually. A Microsoft account, of course, is required to receive Build 10240. Over the next couple weeks, Microsoft expects to deliver additional updates through Windows Update and in the new Windows 10 Store, so watch for those. Source : winsupersite

Affirmative

I'm going to go for it. It's been a few days since I've booted my Windows 10 TP machine.

Favorable

I thought that was a little weird.

It's hard to imagine, but there are people out there that haven't experienced Windows 10 yet through the Windows Insider program. Microsoft hopes, of course, that there's been enough grassroots chatter that even the common PC user will want to jump on board come July 29, when the Windows 10 upgrade officially releases. The launch of Windows 10 is not the normal Microsoft OS launches of yesteryear. There won't be huge launch parties filled with celebrities and Start-Me-Up theme songs. Instead, the company is planning smaller, lower-key, and more humble celebrations. As part of the lower-key launch, Microsoft is investing in an "Upgrading Your World" campaign that provides help for consumers wanting to upgrade and gives nod to non-profits. If you want to upgrade your own PC on July 29, there will be experts on hand in Microsoft Stores, Best Buy, Walmart, and Staples locations to offer upgrade help. Additionally, just by visiting one of these retailers you can belly-up to an "experience station" to try out Windows 10 to see if it's worth all the hubbub. Microsoft originally stated that no (zero) new Windows 10 PCs would be available at launch, but they've since backtracked a bit after Dell promised this week that it would absolutely start shipping new PCs with Windows 10 pre-installed on July 29. Additionally, while at WPC 2015 this week, I've learned from other companies like HP, Lenovo, and Acer that they will also be ready with Windows 10 capable PCs and devices. Windows 10 is designed to be compatible with the majority of older equipment, but for some, a new OS with this sort of modern promise and rolling feature additions might mean it's time to upgrade the entire experience. Of course, that's what retailers hope by supplying upgrade help. Just try walking into a Best Buy and walking out without something new. Source : winsupersite

I like to keep a second keyboard as a spare.

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Microsoft has now finalized Windows 10, ready for its release later this month. Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans tell The Verge that the software giant has selected build 10240 as the final release to manufacturing (RTM) copy, allowing PC makers to start loading the software onto new machines ready for release. We understand that Microsoft is signing off on the build internally today, and may announce the RTM publicly by the end of the week or choose to ignore the milestone and focus on the launch. While Microsoft is planning to launch Windows 10 on July 29th, new PCs with the software won’t be available until some weeks later. Microsoft is now pushing for existing and new device owners to upgrade to Windows 10 as part of a new marketing campaign. Microsoft will first roll out build 10240 to its Windows 10 testers, and the company is now focused on patches and fixes that will also roll out alongside the OS launch. While the RTM process is a milestone for Microsoft, especially almost 20 years to the day the company finalized Windows 95, it’s really just one step in a new model that will see Windows act more like a service. In the future Microsoft will be updating Windows 10 regularly, especially the built-in apps that power most experiences in the operating system. Microsoft will test these future updates with its Insider program first, before rolling them out more broadly over the coming months. Source : theverge

Same here.

I stopped using it too after you told me about HTML5, Bob.

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Microsoft is around two weeks away from releasing the final version of Windows 10 to the world, and now the retail packaging for its new operating system has leaked. Originally revealed by German site WinFuture, the box art for Windows 10 is a rather simple affair. While Windows 8 displayed Microsoft’s new Windows logo prominently at the center of its packaging, the Windows 10 box art focuses on the new light-powered Windows 10 wallpaper. It’s a little less obscure than the colorful Windows 8 packaging, and it also shows potential owners exactly what Windows 10 looks like. Microsoft is also producing USB drive copies of Windows 10 this time around, and the box art for these versions will just include blue or purple Windows logos. Despite the boxes, this could be the final time we’ll see this type of packaging for Windows. Microsoft is moving towards a "Windows as a service" model where it’s expected that everyone will receive updates via an internet connection. Some Microsoft employees refer to Windows 10 as the last version for that exact reason, and it’s likely that the future of Windows releases will be distributed solely over the internet. If you want a Windows collectors item then you’ll be able to pick up boxed copies of Windows 10 later this year. Windows 10 packaged versions won’t be available on the July 29th launch day, but everyone else can upgrade through an online process. Source : theverge

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Looking really good! Thanks, Bob.