Windows 10 - yes or no?

[sesheta66]

Requesting input from my flist:

Windows 10 is free until today. I have yet to install it. Were I still on Windows 7, I'd probably not bother, but since my computer came with Windows 8 and I've since upgraded to 8.1, I'm undecided.

I do not like certain things about Windows 8/8.1 but what I don't like about Windows 10 is the automatic updates. I don't like control being taken away from me, whether it's to update at all or the timing of said updates. I don't like that I can't select some things to update and not select others. I don't like that it means an update at sometime in the future could install stuff I don't want without my consent or even knowledge. It's all too Big Brother for me.

So ... like it or hate it? Any problems? All input is appreciated.

Thanks!

Comments

[dmmccabe.livejournal.com]

Oh, I had exactly the same reservations about doing the upgrade - I'm going from Windows 7 Pro - but I found out that there is a way to turn off the automatic updates, though it's not as easy as it used to be. Also, you should turn off the option to get updates from other computers on the network. You can do that by not using the "express install" and opting out of that when it asks. Anyway, I went ahead with it two days ago and am pleased with it for the most part. Everything works, and that was the most important thing. :)

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the details. Much appreciated.

When I read up on it yesterday, I found that apparently the update to Cortana (roll-out Aug 2, I believe) will no longer allow some of the options to shut stuff off. And that update is mandatory. :\

Not sure what that'll eventually mean (or what future upgrades will mean) but it makes me very wary.

Le sigh. Only a few hours left to decide.

*continues to ponder*