First Windows 10 advertisement says the future starts now

Microsoft's first advertisement for Windows 10 is a bit unorthodox since it doesn't really show the new OS or what it will offer once it ships on July 29. Instead, we get a narrative of just how transcendent the new technology could be for future users. 

SourceCode: Some facts about Windows 10

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I just went through a 30 minute overview briefing on Windows 10 with Marc Aube, Windows 10 Launch Lead at Microsoft Canada and have learned what this latest version has in store when it comes to market on July 29th.

Windows 10 is an important release for Microsoft, not just because it is a unifying OS that's designed to run on a variety of devices but also because Microsoft hopes it will convert millions of users who are still on older and unsupported versions (such as Windows 7 and earlier). Microsoft's target is to get 1 billon devices running on Windows 10. Hit jump for more interesting facts about Windows 10.

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Dell customers can pre-order Windows 10 devices in time for launch on the 29th

Dell customers in the U.S. and Canada can pre-order select Dell devices with Windows 10 starting today that will ship starting July 29 – the day Windows 10 launches. 

Included in pre-order sales are Dell’s most popular solutions including the award-winning Inspiron 11 2-in-1, Inspiron 15 and the Dell XPS 8700.

Microsoft's 'Upgrade Your World initiative' shows how Windows 10 can help make a difference

Microsoft is ramping up for the global Windows 10 launch on July 29.

As part of the new Upgrade Your World initiative, Microsoft will be partnering with 10 global and 100 local non-profits to help them upgrade the world.

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