Microsoft's latest operating system for schools and students might bea Windows, But it is different than other versions, Windows 10 S is faster and requires low hardware configuration. It can only run the apps present on the Windows Store. Users can upgrade to windows 10 Pro for $50 if they want install desktop app.
Windows 10 S, the
S may Stand for Speed or Striped, is Microsoft's new operating system announced on May 2. Many of us are viewing it as a competitor to Google Chrome OS. Well, it could be, But with Microsoft stripping down feature and improving speed.
Microsoft has placed it's latest operating system closer to Windows 10 pro as both of them are based on the same core. This also means Windows 10 S is a lot less different than Windows 10 Pro in comparison to the Home version.
Redmond says that Windows 10 S is a specific configuration of windows 10 pro. But still, windows 10 S is dissimilar many ways
How is windows 10 S different from windows Pro
Battery Life
Windows 10 S users less power which is one of it's USPs. And it has to be so in order to be student's companion who would require a computer at any time of the day. Microsoft proudly taps it's back on the fact that machines running Windows 10 S can last for more than 13 hours.
It's Speedier and lighter
Windows 10 S can boot in just 5 sec, it's lighter than other Windows 10 versions and can also be used on less efficient hardware. The OS is primarily intended for students and academic bodies.
Windows 10 S also simplifies the setup process, multiple PCs can be et up with a single USB stick created using a build-in tool.
it take around 30 seconds for the process to complete. A school can control all the devices connected to their network, and turn the features on and off.
No app outside the Windows Store
Microsoft face criticism when they tried to restrict users to the Windows store, but it was 5 years ago when Windows RT. Maybe this time such an attempt would grant success.
You can only install the app present on the Windows Store. Windows 10 S runs these apps, besed on the Universal Windows Platform, in a separate container preventing the app for messing from with important system setting and files.
if you try to install non -store apps, Windows 10 S would suggest you alternative the apps from messing with important system setting and file.
If you try to install non-store apps, Windows 10 S would suggest you alternative from the store. Microsoft is offing an upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for the users wanting to install apps outside of the store. The $50 upgrade is currently free untill the end of 2017.
However , Windows 10 S doesn't close the gate for the desktop apps altogether. Microsoft's project Centennial allows such apps package and made compatible for store.
Moving more and more apps to windows atore would also enable Windows to compete agains Chrome OS which has now become even better with support for Android apps.
Edge and Bing, No place for Chrome
Edge is the default web browser in windows 10 S , it can be one the perks or restriction, Also, the default search engine is bing, and it's not possible to switch to some other. how ever, Microsoft will be providing regional alternatives at places where Bing is not available.
The inability to install desktop apps also bars users from install Google chrome and Mozilla Firefox which are not present in the Windows Store.
Similarities with windows 10 Pro
With Windows S being a brother to the the Pro version, it has some similarities as well. windows S supports Azure AD domain, Windows Update for Business, Windows store for Business, Mobile Device Management (MDM) , Bit locker , etc. However, it won't include the Windows Subsystems for Linux and Hyper-V hypervison.
Cheap machine on the way
Microsoft wants you to try Windows S on their $999 surface Laptop. But low cost machine are also on there way for the general users. They have partnered with various manufactures including Dell,HP,Smsung,Toshiba,Asus,Acer etc. We would see windows S PC's in the market by this summer with a price tag as low as &189.
Windows 10 PCs are being dubbed as Microsoft's answer to Chrome books. Well, they can be, considering the fact that Windows has a larger ecosystem of apps which only need to be put on the Store. Many of the software still need to be optimized for the Store and it won't be quick that would happen overnight.
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