There's a buzz in the market, people wondering whether or not Windows 10 is the last version of Microsoft's Operating System.
During the Windows 10 press event,
Microsoft clearly stated:
During the Windows 10 press event,
Microsoft clearly stated:
Right now we’re releasing Windows 10, and because Windows 10 is the last version of Windows, we’re all still working on Windows 10.
Does that make Windows 10 the last version ever? And does that mean we'll never see a newer Windows after 10?
No. The sky is not falling just yet. Here are plenty of reasons which validate
the previous statement:
1. "THE LAST" DOESN'T MEAN "THE END"
Just because Windows 10 is the last version of Windows, doesn't mean
Windows development has reached its deadline.
It's the end of Windows numbering system. Neither the updates. Nor the
services.
There is, in fact, no real "final version" of a software. You
never know what new features will be added in the future! Software is always in progress, never a finished entity.
2. WINDOWS IS NOW A "SERVICE"
Microsoft says Windows will now act as a "service".
But, What is this "Service" exactly? How do you explain this
to a layman? or the kid above?
Maybe, this way.
Think of it like an application that serves your needs with regular
needed updates. It can be any software application.
Allow me to ask you: What internet browser do you use the most?
Chances are Chrome , Firefox, Edge or Safari. Right?
Now let me ask you: What's the latest version of Chrome?
Now now... unless you're a tech geek, you must be puzzled! (Well, its
version 46 as I write this)
And do you remember the last WhatsApp update version? No? Never mind.
You don't need to!
Some sources suggest Microsoft may remove the ‘10’ from ‘Windows 10’ in
the coming future and it will, then be known as just Windows. That's what
Windows 10 is going to be as a service. People won't remember the version or
build history but they'll keep using it as a service.
3. SERVICE: EASY UPDATES, LESS COST
You may not realize how expensive software development can be.
Once it's developed for public distribution, it takes wholesome of
money to distribute them across consumers, professionals and enterprisers with
servers running 24x7 across the globe.
Upgrading Windows is a hassle for both Microsoft and it's users.
Every Windows upgrade cost Microsoft millions of dollars. Besides, they
also spend a lot of it on providing updates to older versions of the OS(s)
(Windows 7/8/8.1) etc.
On the other hand, every Windows upgrade cost private and Govt.
companies a lot of money. They tend to remain on the old systems which they've expertise
for years with their own software.
For example, a company may NOT upgrade their systems from Windows 7 to
10 because a particular software they use on Windows 7 is not compatible with
Windows 10.
I remember a case where Microsoft was paid from Chinese government
officials for continued support of Windows XP!
A similar request was made by the U.S. Navy to Microsoft to continue support
Windows XP. They were willing to pay as much as $9 million/year!
Now you can gauge how expensive Software development and system upgrade can be.
Finally, we see upgrading can be a mess for everyone. Then why not find
a way through which everyone can get regular updates without upgrading their
system? This is why Windows As a Service (WAAS) came into existence.
How do you feel about Microsoft doing Windows As A Service? Sound off in the comments below!
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