Yes, another Windows 10 Technical Preview
Microsoft on Thursday announced a new Windows 10 Technical Preview, which is something that's becoming a frequent occurrence as of late. The latest build (10166) adds more polish and chases off a few more bugs as Microsoft readies a final release for July 29.
Build 10166 has been released to Windows Insiders on the Fast ring, and if you're on an older version, "now is definitely the time to upgrade to the most current build," Microsoft's Gabe Aul says. He even bolded that bit for emphasis.
Why all the excitement? Build 10166 is awfully close to what the final Windows 10 experience will deliver when it's doled in waves later this month. At this stage, it's all about last minute housekeeping, which means tweaking bits here and there to ensure a stable experience. Even Fast ring users should expect these newest builds to be fairly solid.
That said, ZDNet reports that Build 10166 won't be the one that Microsoft waves a magic wand over and transforms into a Release To Manufacturing (RTM) build, though "it's close." ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley says she doesn't have a specific date, but that her sources indicate an RTM release around mid-July.
Unlike previous Windows releases, the final release still won't be final, not in same sense as before. Microsoft is switching to a Windows-as-a-Service (WaaS) model, which means Windows 10 will be a constant work in progress. In place of Service Packs and major updates en route to a brand new OS, Windows 10 will receive updates on an ongoing basis, both to address security vulnerabilities and to introduce new features.
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