Luckily, Microsoft always provides ways of forcing the upgrade on your machine, if you choose to do so. (neowin.net)
I give Sony thumbs up for doing the RIGHT then and not forcing an upgrade that won't work. (phonenews.com)
Apple statement seems to indicate this particular software push will prolong the overall life of the device, which is different from what Poole's post implied about forced upgrades. (indianexpress.com)