Microsoft antagonizes users with intrusive new Windows 10 upgrade tactics

Computerworld Microsoft October 19, 2015 Microsoft antagonizes users with intrusive new Windows 10 upgrade tactics Microsoft has gone aggressive with its push to get users onto Windows 10, including setting the upgrade to automatically download through Windows Update. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Customers petition Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, demand changes to Windows 10 update practices 2. No! Just no: "PC Does Whaaat?" is execrable ad campaign by Microsoft/Intel 3. PC rivals band together in $70M ad effort to convince consumers they need a new machine Webcast: VCE VCE CEO Announces the Next Wave of Converged Infrastructure Watch this video as the CEO of VCE, Praveen Akkiraju, and others from the VCE executive team, detail the strategic vision for VCE and the latest solutions that make IT simplicity a reality. Learn More Customers petition Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, demand changes to Windows 10 update practices Windows 10 users have petitioned Microsoft's CEO to let them not only delay feature and functionality updates, but also ignore them, a plea that if granted would upend the company's plans to deliver the OS as a service. READ MORE White Paper: VCE Faster Business Outcomes with Converged Solutions Take a look at this infographic to see how VCE converged solutions can help you triumph over the status quo and take on the next generation of IT challenges. Learn More No! Just no: "PC Does Whaaat?" is execrable ad campaign by Microsoft/Intel "PC Does Whaaat?" is the new advertising gimmick from Intel and Microsoft (Dell, HP and Lenovo chipped in some, as well). But, wow, it's awful... 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