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There are two licensing models for Windows 10 IoT Core https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/windows-iot https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsFor

There are two licensing models for Windows 10 IoT Core https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/windows-iot https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/windows-i... > There is a SKU ‘Windows 10 IoT Core’ available at no royalty cost for all our device makers that enables automatic OS updates via Windows Update when connected to the internet. > In addition, we also have an OEM exclusive SKU ‘Windows 10 IoT Core Pro’ which provides an ability to defer and control updates. This SKU can be licensed via distributors. Except for the servicing model difference, the features are the same between these two SKUs of Windows 10 IoT Core. So it's free for most everyone who would be browsing Hacker News. I work for Microsoft on IoT Core, so it's exciting to see some exposure! :)

chinathrow 11y ago
Free if the backdoor is enabled.
pgeorgi 11y ago
Note that the EULA related to this edition (at http://ms-iot.github.io/content/eulas/dashboard_eula_en-us.pdf http://ms-iot.github.io/content/eulas/dashboard_eula_en-us.p...) also states in section 2 that "You may not" ... "transfer the software or this agreement to any third party". (plus some more restrictions of a similar kind) So this is a development license, not a "ship a product" license. Which is fair, but it's less universal than what your post could be interpreted to mean.
- chadzawistowski 11y ago
  I think that's just the default EULA. I also found this page where you can apply for commercialization https://www.windowsforiotdevices.com/ https://www.windowsforiotdevices.com/ Here's an excerpt from the commercial terms of use for the non-Pro SKU: > Subject to the requirements in Section 3 and restrictions in Section 4 and the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, Microsoft hereby grants to you a royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive, personal, non-transferable, non-assignable, limited license to install a Runtime Image into an Embedded System and distribute your Embedded System to End-Users.

chinathrow 11y ago

Free if the backdoor is enabled.

pgeorgi 11y ago

Note that the EULA related to this edition (at http://ms-iot.github.io/content/eulas/dashboard_eula_en-us.pdf http://ms-iot.github.io/content/eulas/dashboard_eula_en-us.p...) also states in section 2 that "You may not" ... "transfer the software or this agreement to any third party". (plus some more restrictions of a similar kind) So this is a development license, not a "ship a product" license. Which is fair, but it's less universal than what your post could be interpreted to mean.

chadzawistowski 11y ago
I think that's just the default EULA. I also found this page where you can apply for commercialization https://www.windowsforiotdevices.com/ https://www.windowsforiotdevices.com/ Here's an excerpt from the commercial terms of use for the non-Pro SKU: > Subject to the requirements in Section 3 and restrictions in Section 4 and the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, Microsoft hereby grants to you a royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive, personal, non-transferable, non-assignable, limited license to install a Runtime Image into an Embedded System and distribute your Embedded System to End-Users.