Mu understanding of the reason that Microsoft have developed W10 is so that it's compatible across all platforms - PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones. It's been said that when smartphones started to take off, MS didn't see the likes of Apple as a threat because after all - "who would want to use a device on internet that didn't have a proper keyboard?" (The pundits said something similar about the Sony Walkman - huh - a tape recorder that doesn't record, but only plays?"). Well that question has been well and truly answered and MS are rather late on parade if they want to try to attain a dominant presence in the smartphone/tablet market.
I have an I-pad and a desktop PC and don't have a smartphone.
I'm happy with the Apple OS on the I-pad, so W10 would only be of interest to me for use on the PC, and I'm not sure what functionality it has which would be an improvement on W7, which I've been quite content with.
I guess that the 'early adopters' who get a frisson from trying out new operating systems and other software will be getting quite excited about giving it a spin, in only out of curiosity - the sort of people who - if they see a sign saying 'Wet Paint' - just can't resist the temptation to see if it really is wet, or has it dried? No doubt too, sundry anarchic misfits around the globe will be working round the clock, seeking out vulnerabilities to try to mount 'cyber attacks' so as to rain in Microsoft's parade. As with previous MS operating systems, back to MS DOS, Wi 3.1, 95/98/2000 /XP/Vista etc, at some point well all have to move on or be left behind with an aging unsupported OS. Meanwhile, until I get an answer to the 'what's in it for me?' question, I think I'll sit this one out.
I think what would induce me to install it, after the inevitable teething problems have been resolved, is if it boots up much quicker than W7.
If I open my I-pad it wakes up right away and if I tap on an app, there it is. If W10 would make my PC do likewise, then yes, it would be an attractive proposition - especially as it's 'summat for nowt'.
(As an aside, I can't say that I'm very keen on MS's trend towards programs that can't be bought but can only be had for a renewable annual fee - 'Office 365' etc).
I have an I-pad and a desktop PC and don't have a smartphone.
I'm happy with the Apple OS on the I-pad, so W10 would only be of interest to me for use on the PC, and I'm not sure what functionality it has which would be an improvement on W7, which I've been quite content with.
I guess that the 'early adopters' who get a frisson from trying out new operating systems and other software will be getting quite excited about giving it a spin, in only out of curiosity - the sort of people who - if they see a sign saying 'Wet Paint' - just can't resist the temptation to see if it really is wet, or has it dried? No doubt too, sundry anarchic misfits around the globe will be working round the clock, seeking out vulnerabilities to try to mount 'cyber attacks' so as to rain in Microsoft's parade. As with previous MS operating systems, back to MS DOS, Wi 3.1, 95/98/2000 /XP/Vista etc, at some point well all have to move on or be left behind with an aging unsupported OS. Meanwhile, until I get an answer to the 'what's in it for me?' question, I think I'll sit this one out.
I think what would induce me to install it, after the inevitable teething problems have been resolved, is if it boots up much quicker than W7.
If I open my I-pad it wakes up right away and if I tap on an app, there it is. If W10 would make my PC do likewise, then yes, it would be an attractive proposition - especially as it's 'summat for nowt'.
(As an aside, I can't say that I'm very keen on MS's trend towards programs that can't be bought but can only be had for a renewable annual fee - 'Office 365' etc).
Regards, David.
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