Meetup Discussion

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Meetup agenda Time Event Description6:00 - 6:10pm Arrivals Members sign-in and grab grub

6:10 - 6:20pm Welcome Kick off meeting + intros

6:20 - 6:40pm Presentation/Demos Windows 10 preso from you or a member!

6:40 - 7:20pm Roundtable Talk Discuss latest IT challenges/topics

7:20 - 7:30pm Announcements Members share updates/reminders

7:30 - 8:00pm Mixing n' Mingling! Kick back, relax, and hang out!

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Show of hands… who’s already moved over? Who hasn’t?

Windows 10 launched on July 29th.

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• Until July 29, 2016, Microsoft will offer free upgrades of the OS for users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.x

• … BUT the free offer does not apply to all OS editions. It's only available to users of non-enterprise versions of those OSes.

• If you have an older OS like Windows Vista or XP, there's no

direct upgrade path. You'll have to do a clean install and pay for the OS

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Some upgrades can be done through Windows Update.

Need more clarity? Check this out

What OS is everyone currently on?

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How much does Windows 10 cost?• Upgrade version is free until July 2016 for non-Enterprise editions

• After that, $199 for Pro, $119 for Home (if you purchase the full OS at retail)

• If you buy a new PC with Windows 10, you'll probably get a better deal

• Enterprise users with Software Assurance can upgrade at no additional cost

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The “Can I upgrade for free?” FLOW CHART

Check out the flow chart in more detail in this post by Peter T. in the Spiceworks Community.

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How much do IT pros care about Windows 10?

And what are IT pros worried about?

Any other concerns anyone wants to share?

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Those who have already upgraded – what was your path?

• What OS did you upgrade from?• How many machines?• What’s your full rollout plan?• Any pain points? (app or driver compatibility,

user training, Windows Update)• What new features do you like / dislike?• Tips or deployment best practices?

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Those who haven’t upgraded…

• Do you think Windows 10 is ready for businesses?• What are your biggest concerns?• Will you upgrade before July 2016?• Any Software Assurance users?• Are you waiting on applications to be supported?• Anyone concerned about privacy / security?

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When are most people thinking about adopting it?

Check out the whole “Will Adoption Take Flight and When” post by Peter T., then peek at the “Windows 10: Will It Soar?” report.

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Final open Q&A on … questions, answers, suggestions, tips…

To see a giant list of frequently asked questions (and answers), check out Peter T.’s post here.

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That’s a wrap! Any ideas for our next meetup discussion?