The new OS may sport a new servicing model -- constant updates and changes -- but companies will upgrade the way they've always done, analysts say
Social media buzz measurements by Adobe peg Microsoft's new OS with a lower 'sadness' score than Apple's next OS X
Sets expiration date of Insider preview for Windows 10 Enterprise as Oct. 1, after which customers must replace with a valid license
Two-thirds of polled IT pros agree that the free upgrade makes them more likely to adopt the new OS
Microsoft's distribution of the free upgrade may affect the Internet at large, says analyst
A lot hinges on Microsoft beating that conservative estimate
Third consecutive quarter of double-digit declines, but CEO is confident Windows 10 will 'restore growth'
Mac-only deal this year; iPads and iPhones ineligible
Huge change will eliminate traditional form of support -- with set retirement dates -- for all editions except Windows 10 Enterprise, says analyst
Apple will likely stop serving security updates for the 2012 OS in September
