Windows 10 is expected to go RTM by Friday
The latest rumor surrounding the upcoming Windows 10 platform is that Microsoft plans to finalize the operating system by the end of the week. Currently, the most recent build of the Technical Preview is 10162, which was the third release in just a week that also saw the release of 10159 and 10158. That said, a few more builds could arrive before Microsoft stamps the Windows 10 RTM seal of approval by Friday.
News of the possible RTM build arrives after Microsoft’s Terry Myerson revealed last week how Microsoft plans to roll out Windows 10. First on the list will be the RTM build for OEMs, so that they can load the platform on their new devices. After that, Microsoft plans to release a build to retailers across the globe. Participants in the Windows Insiders club won’t see the “finished” build until launch day, June 29.
“If you reserved your copy of Windows 10, we will notify you once our compatibility work confirms you will have a great experience, and Windows 10 has been downloaded on your system,” Myerson said. “If your system is not ready yet for your upgrade to Windows 10, we will provide more details during the upgrade experience.”
According to a report from BetaNews, the most recent release spotted in the wild is Build 10176, which is supposedly undergoing testing as a RTM build. However, screenshots were leaked by Wzor surfaced on Sunday, based on Build 10163, and show not only the installation process but the Calendar app revealing an RTM sign-off date of July 9, 2015. Note that these screenshots could be fake, so take them with a grain of salt.
In a report on Monday, Windows watcher Paul Thurrott seemingly backed up claims that Windows 10 will go RTM this week. He suggested that OEMs will need the RTM build “within days” so that they can have Windows 10 on their new devices in time for the July 29 launch. “Common sense tells us that Windows 10 will need to be finalized soon,” he stated..
The big deal about Windows 10 is that Microsoft isn’t releasing the platform and then immediately jumping on development of an upcoming service pack. Instead, the company is choosing to update Windows 10 on a regular basis with bug fixes and features. Windows 10 is essentially the last full release of an operating system from Microsoft.
Of course, the other big deal with Windows 10 is that it brings back the Start Menu. Even more, Windows Insiders have helped shape the platform, and that should be good news for consumers who aren’t keen on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. As we’ve reported over the last several months, the Start Screen still exists; it’s just turned off for Windows 10 desktop customers.
Microsoft plans to make Windows 10 free for an entire year to customers on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. The update will roll out in waves, so reserve your spot in the launch now.
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