Can I upgrade from Windows 10 technical preview?

[Noremac999]

I'm building a PC in a few days and I want to know if I can get windows 10 for free if I install the technical preview without a copy of windows 7/8. I've recently heard a lot about Microsoft making and going back on promises about that, so can I?

 

[Suztera]

You can get a "free" window 10 licence if you continue to beta test any updates with Windows 10 Insider preview. You are required to do all updates when given else you will lose your licence then.

 

[USAFRet]

I'm building a PC in a few days and I want to know if I can get windows 10 for free if I install the technical preview without a copy of windows 7/8. I've recently heard a lot about Microsoft making and going back on promises about that, so can I?

Yes. sort of. As above, to continue using it, you have to remain a participant in the Insider Program. And basically be a permanent beta tester.

More info here:
http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/06/19/upcoming-changes-to-windows-10-insider-preview-builds/

Specifically:
“I want to opt out of the Windows Insider Program on 7/29.” If you decide to opt-out of the program and upgrade to the 7/29 build you will be subject to exactly the same terms and conditions that govern the offer* that was extended to all Genuine Windows 7 and 8.1 customers. This is not a path to attain a license for Windows XP or Windows Vista systems. If your system upgraded from a Genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 license it will remain activated, but if not, you will be required to roll back to your previous OS version or acquire a new Windows 10 license. If you do not roll back or acquire a new license the build will eventually expire.

 

[GearUp]

It will most likely be treated as an OEM license, so transfers will be more difficult. The question really is that if there is no price difference, whether all licenses will be essentially OEM style.