Microsoft unveiled its newest operating system today in San Francisco.
Today in San Francisco, Microsoft revealed details of its new operating system: Windows 10.
The company decided to skip the name Windows 9 and Microsoft Executive Terry Myerson said, “When you see the product in its fullness I think you will agree with us that it is a more appropriate name.”
Myerson said that the system has the familiar layout of Windows 7 and prior, while being compatible with various electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones, similar to Windows 8.
Myerson assured that “Windows 10 will be our most comprehensive platform, ever.”
The previous system, Windows 8, received criticism for its drastic change from previous windows systems. One key criticism was the lack of the iconic Windows start button that traditionally occupied the bottom left corner of the desktop. Windows 10 solves this problem by having the traditional Windows menu button at its original location, but also implements the tiles seen in Windows 8 as part of the menu.
In an article by AP, Myerson said, “Windows 10 embodies what our consumer and enterprise customers are demanding and what we will deliver.”
Joe Belfiore, Vice President of the Operating Systems group at Microsoft, gave a demonstration of the new Windows software and showed the personal and customizable aspects that Microsoft offers. This demonstration can be seen on The Verge.
According to a statistic by Net Market Share, only 13 percent of computers run Windows 8, while about 75 percent run Windows 7 and Windows XP, despite Windows XP no longer being supported by Microsoft.
Microsoft is still developing Windows 10 and it will not be released until sometime in 2015. However, the software company is introducing a Windows Insider Program that will allow interested users to download and run an unfinished version of Windows 10, or a “tech preview.” Microsoft desires feedback from these users via an application that will send comments directly to the company.
