24-12-2017, 02:26
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NoT 1oF tHe UsUaLSuSpeCtS
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Re: New Windows?
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Originally Posted by Dave42
no they wont
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Agreed ..
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24-12-2017, 14:29
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Grumpy Fecker
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Re: New Windows?
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Originally Posted by Dave42
no they wont
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Originally Posted by djfunkdup
Agreed ..
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I agree they are not for now but we all know how fast Micro$oft changes its direction.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonk.../#20cbbebc3184
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The good news is Microsoft has gone on record to say it is not being passed down to consumers at this stage
Could Microsoft eventually introduce Windows 10 monthly subscriptions for consumers? Without doubt, but I would be highly sceptical they would apply to anyone who has already upgraded. That said there is likely to be a threshold in future where Microsoft will draw a line in the sand for the ongoing addition of new features without a fee.
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As soon as they stab us in the back with this will be how soon i move. Windows is fast becoming a blotted pile of spyware and adverts and i am sick to the back teeth of it.
Last edited by Sirius; 24-12-2017 at 14:34.
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26-12-2017, 21:34
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Re: New Windows?
If Microsoft were to start charging for updates at some time in the future, I suppose I would change to Linux. However, I switched to Windows 10 when it was released in July 2015. If it goes on for another 2˝ years without charges for new features/updates (hopefully longer), I'd still have had around 5 years free use of what I reckon is a good OS.
I don't worry about telemetry. I'm one of millions of W.10 home users and would have to think myself pretty important for Microsoft to actually home in on my computer and spy on me in the true sense of the word. I have the opinion that telemetry just feeds back how the OS is used rather than it being pure spying. There have been no detrimental effects to life in general from letting it continue. Nonetheless, for those worried about telemetry, I read there are ways and means of preventing it.
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27-12-2017, 10:47
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Grumpy Fecker
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Re: New Windows?
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Originally Posted by mart44
If Microsoft were to start charging for updates at some time in the future, I suppose I would change to Linux. However, I switched to Windows 10 when it was released in July 2015. If it goes on for another 2˝ years without charges for new features/updates (hopefully longer), I'd still have had around 5 years free use of what I reckon is a good OS.
I don't worry about telemetry. I'm one of millions of W.10 home users and would have to think myself pretty important for Microsoft to actually home in on my computer and spy on me in the true sense of the word. I have the opinion that telemetry just feeds back how the OS is used rather than it being pure spying. There have been no detrimental effects to life in general from letting it continue. Nonetheless, for those worried about telemetry, I read there are ways and means of preventing it.
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This is the first option for me after a clean install
https://www.safer-networking.org/spybot-anti-beacon/
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Spybot Anti-Beacon is a standalone tool which was designed to block and stop the various tracking (telemetry) issues present in Windows 10. It has since been modified to block similar tracking functionality in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems.
Anti-Beacon is small, simple to use, and is provided free of charge. It was created to address the privacy concerns of users of Windows 10 who do not wish to have information about their PC usage sent to Microsoft. Simply clicking “Immunize” on the main screen of Anti-Beacon will immediately disable any known tracking features included by Microsoft in the operating system.
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Why Microsoft have to include a keylogger as standard in there software that reports back to them is beyond me.
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27-12-2017, 13:25
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laeva recumbens anguis
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Re: New Windows?
DoNotSpy10 is pretty good as well.
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27-12-2017, 13:34
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Re: New Windows?
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DoNotSpy10 is pretty good as well.
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Not as good as Spybot antibeacon. It does an adequate job for most users though.
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27-12-2017, 14:13
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laeva recumbens anguis
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Re: New Windows?
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Not as good as Spybot antibeacon. It does an adequate job for most users though.
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thanks for the heads up - I use Spybot - Search & Destroy, so I will try antibeacon out.
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27-12-2017, 15:56
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Re: New Windows?
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thanks for the heads up - I use Spybot - Search & Destroy, so I will try antibeacon out.
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Don't forget the advanced options.
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