It is a free update. That quote is out of context and has become a meme. 0
The continuous build integration system for windows makes it so that new builds come out every week. Under the hood W10 and W11 are the same thing barring UI refresh and regular feature updates.
Its Windows 11 because marketers know most people are technically illiterate and want higher version numbers. Its mainly about the UI refresh to pull more people away from Apple and build out the MSFT store.
The continuous build integration system for windows makes it so that new builds come out every week. Under the hood W10 and W11 are the same thing barring UI refresh and regular feature updates.
Its Windows 11 because marketers know most people are technically illiterate and want higher version numbers. Its mainly about the UI refresh to pull more people away from Apple and build out the MSFT store.
https://www.theverge.com/2015/5/7/8568473/windows-10-last-ve...