Windows 9: To be free or not to be free, that is the question

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Annoying cubicle behavior Please join us on Facebook Network World Daily News PM August 27, 2014 Windows 9: To be free or not to be free, that is the question Here's a roundup of rumors about the upcoming release of Windows Threshold technical previews for users and enterprise as well as leaked details of what to expect in Windows 9...and varying sources arguing whether it will be "free" or $20 to upgrade. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Annoying cubicle behavior 2. Please join us on Facebook 3. This iPhone 6 leak video is just perfect 4. Pluralsight bags $135M to fortify online coding, tech course offerings 5. Widespread Time Warner Cable disruption affects Internet service subscribers 6. INSIDER Manage infrastructure convergence without losing your grip 7. Microsoft's Windows Store is a disaster area 8. Available spectrum could double with self-interference canceling algorithms 9. It's time for the Internet of Things to get serious 10. 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