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Windows 10 is free because it ises Alljoyn which is open source software.

(Open source software is software that can be freely used, changed, and shared (in modified or unmodified form) by anyone. )

http://www.techrepublic.com/article...ljoyn-making-the-internet-of-things-possible/




Much of the early work on IoT technology and standards has taken place within the open source community.
http://www.datamation.com/open-source/35-open-source-tools-for-the-internet-of-things-1.html

There will be 26 billion IoT devices installed in 2020, generating $300 billion in revenue for manufacturers and service providers and making a $1.9 trillion impact on the global economy.

http://www.datamation.com/data-cent...-leading-the-iot-charge-with-600m-things.html

Manufacturing and utilities are currently the top industry verticals currently driving the Internet of Things (IoT)

Microsoft and open source


Bottom line

The way everything works is about to change because the IoT is about to become an everyday reality. By supporting the open-source standard that makes communication between things possible in Windows 10, Microsoft has positioned itself to be a prominent player.
Do you think the IoT is a terrific idea that should be embraced wholeheartedly, or does the whole idea make you a bit nervous?