Quote -  Are they just giving away 8.1 now or something? Not sure what is going on here. I have had no upgrades forced on me.

The only reason I had even 8 was the crawling to microsoft by the computer manufacturers, you buy a new one and it's already installed unless you have a box custom built.  win 8 was such a kludge ms either had to do something or in my opinion, it could have been the end for them as far as OS goes.  but the first time win 8 goes on line, forget it, just download the fix, it's the only way to get past their software.  It will give the option to install or not, either way, figure on an hour before you can use the thing.  If you're running 8, it may be worth the time, or may not depending on your personal habits.

Doric.

The "I" in Doric is Silent.