
* Only available within selected markets and regions. We have created a short table, which explains the basics below. With the introduction of Windows 10, there are a number of upgraded editions of Microsoft operating system software that are available to different types of user. SaaS = Software as a Service Windows 10 Editions MDOP = Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack Glossaryīit unusual to have a glossary at the beginning, but there are a number of acronyms that you should know and understand whilst reading this article.

So, how will Windows 10 be any different to previously releases, and how can my organisation or me personally get a copy? This article plans to tell you everything you need to know about Windows 10 and it’s licensing.

Lets face it, Microsoft have been a bit poor with their OS’s recently Vista was awful, Windows 8 was a tablet OS on a desktop machine but Windows 7 was great and is still the ‘go-to’ Microsoft OS for a number of organisations. Windows 10 follows on from Windows 8.1, which had moderate success within organisations (much better than Windows 8 though!). In-case you have been in hiding or without any internet connection over the past six months, you may be aware that Microsoft have released their new operating system Windows 10.
