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Windows 10 is launching on Wednesday, and it's everything a PC operating system should be: familiar, beautiful, easy to use and helpful in unexpected ways. The best part: it's a free upgrade for just about everyone currently running Windows 7 and 8. Microsoft (MSFT, Tech30) took great pains to get Windows 10 right,opening up a preview version of the software to the public, asking for feedback and making dozens of changes as a result. That's why Microsoft is confident you'll love Windows 10. The company expects that 1 billion devices will run the new operating system in the next two or three years. Here's why Windows 10 is so great: The first thing you notice about Windows 10 is how familiar it looks. It has a desktop and taskbar filled with app icons and a Start button. Unlike Windows 8, there's virtually no learning curve -- anyone who has used a PC in the past decade will feel right at home. "That familiarity is critical," Windows chief Terry Myerson told CNNMoney. "We want millions of happy and engaged Windows customers." Windows 10 is noticeably prettier than previous versions of Windows. The icons, colors, backgrounds and lock screens appear modern and fresh. Even the system tray icons, including calendar, battery, volume and Wi-Fi, feel more inviting than in previous versions of Windows. But look a little closer, and you'll notice that Windows 10 isn't just a rehash of Windows 7 with a fresh coat of paint. It's much more refined. |