On September 30th 2014, Microsoft announced the coming of it next OS. But, instead of Windows 9, as most bloggers and tech analysts had anticipated, the new operating system will be called Windows 10. Microsoft says that the new OS will be compatible with a broad range of devices and wanted a name that would reflect the operating system's redesign and new approach.
As is well known by now, Windows 8 has been very slow to be adopted. Many consumers despised the removal of the start menu in favor of the Windows Metro design, which featured its Live Tiles. The change in Windows 8 was an effort to take advantage of the growing usage of the touch screen technology of mobile devices. But, many desktop users were lost when trying to use the interface with mouse and keyboard. In October 2013, Microsoft released Windows 8.1 which fixed many of the problems that plagued Windows 8, including the return of the start button. However, the Metro interface still remained.
Now, enter Windows 10, which has as its first most notable feature, the return of the start screen, ala, Windows 7. It's being billed as a one platform runs all OS. Instead of a different product for each of your devices, Windows 10 users need only obtain one OS for all of their computerized tech applications. The look makes use of a combination of Windows 7 and Windows 8's Metro, Live Tiles, that reside along side the start menu.
The new Windows 10 will still be touch accessible, but it will now be easier to drop down into the command line to use your keyboard and mouse. The new OS is not expected to be released until later in 2015. Some are speculating that Microsoft wants to take advantage of user and developer input as the final version of Windows 10 comes together. No mention of cost was made at the announcement, but it has been speculated that Windows 8 users may get the OS for free, while a reduced price may help to lure XP, Vista, and Windows 7 users.
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