Windows Insider members are currently on 10162, the third release in four days. This new release offers you a chance to download an ISO to test a completely fresh install although you can install it as an in place update as well. The new version also allows you to buy WiFi from the Microsoft Store as well, you may start to see WiFi networks in the USA and perhaps North America wide which you will be able to connect to after buying time and perhaps data from the Microsoft Store.
We've also heard rumours via Slashdot that build 10176 will be the RTM version which may be sent out as soon as Thursday. This implies that there will not be many changes to the new OS between now and the release date, as providing differing versions to the manufacturers and current customers would not be a good business decision. As well, if purchasers of new hardware will form a very negative opinion if they have to go through a long series of updates simply to be able to use their new machine. Ready or not, Windows 10 is just about ready to go.
"Mark Wilson reports that the first RTM candidate for Windows 10 has been spotted: build 10176. Leaks and sources have suggested the company intends to finalize the operating system later this week, perhaps as early as July 9th. This would give Microsoft almost three weeks to distribute it to retailers and devicemakers before the July 29th launch date."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Storage upstart: Our flashy gear is WAY faster than slow old DRAM @ The Register
- Firefox 39 arrives with sharing integration and four major bug bashes @ The Inquirer
- Galaxy S3 and Note 2 owners won't get Android 5.0 Lollipop update @ The Inquirer
- Laser Engraving in Color? @ Hack a Day
- Did a SUPER RARE Sony-Nintendo PlayStation prototype just pop up online? Possibly, maybe @ The Register
Anyone else having issues
Anyone else having issues receiving new insider builds using a local account rather than an MS account? I’m receiving notifications now that there are new updates, but I can’t download any because I get an error every time I try to sign in.
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