Hi David,



If you or others would like to, you can download Windows 10 Technical Preview from:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/preview-download



And, YES!, the Start button is back.



George.



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Subject: [VICUG-L] Quick Windows 10 Update



I was caught somewhat off guard to read that Microsoft is now targeting this summer for the Windows 10 release and not later in the year as most of us suspected. By summer we don't know if that means early June or late August but it's clear that Microsoft is in quite a hurry to get it out the door. Although I don't have the greatest track record when it comes to the accuracy of my predictions, I'm guessing we'll see it in July or August. However, I'm not surprised that Microsoft wants it out there sooner than later. Windows 8 really hurt them as many users, both blind and sighted, just weren't feeling the love from that new, shiny, tile-filled start screen with no start button, although the button returned in Windows 8.1. With XP becoming obsolete, people were forced to buy new computers last year and many of them didn't want Windows, which was good news for Apple as Mac sales actually increased. Microsoft may indeed have learned their lesson and so Windows 10 will likely be well-received with a more traditional start menu (we hope) and the Cortana voice assistant coming to every Windows computer, allowing you to use your voice to get information and to access your PC's files.



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