Windows 10, can Microsoft redeem themselves from Windows 8?

By Luke Smits - Founder & Operations Manager

What we know about Windows 10’s updates – so far

Microsoft has teased us and released some basic information regarding upcoming features for Windows 10’s much-anticipated new version. 

Why was there no Windows 9? – great question 

So far, we don’t have an answer as to why Microsoft jumped from Windows 8 to Windows 10 but they plan to announce more details in the New Year. 

What do we know?

We do know the Start Button and a more traditional Start Menu are back. In the P1 office this update has been met with a bit of derision.

But this update may come as relief to those users that suffered through the Windows 8 Metro interface redesign, as many missed the old mouse and keyboard orientation.

So once again the cycle of one good version of Windows, one bad version Windows looks likely to continue. And, Microsoft will have learned many lessons from Windows 8, and they will be keen to claw back disenfranchised users.

What does Windows 10 offer users?

Windows 10 attempts to satisfy the needs of all users. From businesses with PCs and keyboards to the tablet fanatics.

Microsoft claims Windows 10 to be THE operating system for all users, across all platforms from the Windows Phone and Xbox One to tablets, laptops and desktop PCs; giant wall screens and touch sensitive coffee tables; for family-oriented entertainment. Microsoft says it is the one-stop operating system for all your devices, whether for work or play.

Microsoft aims to challenge MAC OS/X with the ability to arrange their windows, apps and swap between virtual desktops. It also allows you to move around and resize live tiles, which was very limited in the earlier Windows 8.

See what Microsoft tech team have to say about windows 10 

Let’s see how Windows 9, oops I mean, Windows 10 performs in the real world when it’s realised sometime in late 2015.