Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 will be free for Insiders, even if the machine did not have Windows 7/8/8.1 on it beforehand. Testers will be able to do a fresh installation.
"As long as you are running an Insider Preview build and connected with the MSA you used to register, you will...
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