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| − | '''Microsoft Windows 10''' is the latest edition of Microsoft Windows. The tech giant released '10' to the public August of 2015. It is the first release after the failed rollout of Windows 8. The first time Microsoft has released a limited-offer free upgrade. | + | '''Microsoft Windows 10''' is the latest edition of [[Microsoft]] Windows. The tech giant released '10' to the public [[August]] of 2015. It is the first release after the failed rollout of [[Windows 8]]. The first time Microsoft has released a limited-offer free upgrade. |
| − | Most people that have a valid copy of Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 are eligible for a free upgrade for one-year following the release date, July of 2016. Surface models such as RT are not eligible for the 10 upgrade. Enterprise editions Windows 7 | + | Most people that have a valid copy of [[Windows 7]], [[Windows 8|8]] or [[Windows 8.1|8.1]] are eligible for a free upgrade for one-year following the release date, July of 2016. Surface models such as RT are not eligible for the 10 upgrade. Enterprise editions [[Windows 7]]and [[Windows 8|8]] upgrades to Windows 10 are not free. |
==Security and Privacy Concerns== | ==Security and Privacy Concerns== | ||
| − | The big three tech titans, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft | + | The big three tech titans, [[Google]], [[Facebook]], and [[Microsoft]] essentially own all of many individuals' data. Microsoft takes it to the next level with sophisticated invasive feedback and advertising. |
| − | Windows 10 may be a free upgrade for most current Windows users, but as outlined in many [[YouTube]] videos, there are major security and privacy breaches in not only the operating system itself, | + | Windows 10 may be a free upgrade for most current Windows users, but as outlined in many [[YouTube]] videos, there are major security and privacy breaches in not only the operating system itself. However, the EULA or End User License Agreement states that Microsoft has access to not only the metadata of your files, but their full content, how often you access them, for how long you view them, and when, just for starters. There are techniques to disable obvious built-in [[spyware]] on part of [[Microsoft]] within the [[operating system]], but as [[Windows]] is a closed-source operating system, no user no matter their skill at computing can be sure of their [[privacy]] protection. At this point in time, most conservative and libertarian (as well as classical liberals and even constitutional progressives) should avoid Windows 10 at all costs. Migrating to [[GNU/Linux]] is a viable and sensible option if you care about your rights to privacy and security on your personal and work computers. |
[[Category:Operating Systems]] | [[Category:Operating Systems]] | ||
Revision as of 21:58, January 11, 2016
Microsoft Windows 10 is the latest edition of Microsoft Windows. The tech giant released '10' to the public August of 2015. It is the first release after the failed rollout of Windows 8. The first time Microsoft has released a limited-offer free upgrade.
Most people that have a valid copy of Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 are eligible for a free upgrade for one-year following the release date, July of 2016. Surface models such as RT are not eligible for the 10 upgrade. Enterprise editions Windows 7and 8 upgrades to Windows 10 are not free.
Security and Privacy Concerns
The big three tech titans, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft essentially own all of many individuals' data. Microsoft takes it to the next level with sophisticated invasive feedback and advertising.
Windows 10 may be a free upgrade for most current Windows users, but as outlined in many YouTube videos, there are major security and privacy breaches in not only the operating system itself. However, the EULA or End User License Agreement states that Microsoft has access to not only the metadata of your files, but their full content, how often you access them, for how long you view them, and when, just for starters. There are techniques to disable obvious built-in spyware on part of Microsoft within the operating system, but as Windows is a closed-source operating system, no user no matter their skill at computing can be sure of their privacy protection. At this point in time, most conservative and libertarian (as well as classical liberals and even constitutional progressives) should avoid Windows 10 at all costs. Migrating to GNU/Linux is a viable and sensible option if you care about your rights to privacy and security on your personal and work computers.