For the first time in modern history, Microsoft is releasing a new Windows version that its traditional partners, developers and IT pros, won’t get early access to. Why the change in policy? And will this decision backfire?… For the first time in modern history, Microsoft is releasing a new Windows version that its traditional partners, developers and IT pros, won’t get early access to. Why the change in policy? And will this decision backfire?

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