Windows 10 could be the last version of Windows

[peteyt]

There's a lot of articles online talking about the possibility of Windows 10 being the last version of Windows with Windows 10 simply receiving updates regularly.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/7/856...ion-of-windows

I myself think it might cause more issues than anything - Some software for example might have compatibility issues with newer or older versions and helping computer users may become a little bit more tricky when trying to figure out which version they are on.

I do like the idea of smaller updates like we had with 8.1 being released but I think we still need a new full version for big changes to avoid issues. I'd like to see more updates to windows 10 e.g. 10.1 10.2 but later on when big changes are implemented a version 11

Also in other news Microsoft have just recently announced that Windows Media Centre will be discontinued and won't be included in version 10 and above due to the lack of usage but DVD playback should be added to Windows 10 at some point. It's also been announced that Microsoft Edge, previously Spartan, will replace Internet Explorer with Windows 10. IE has always had a bad image, seemingly since version 6 and hasn't really been able to remove that bad image no matter what improvements it made. A new browser with a new name might be a way to change this.

[Shorty]

I have been using Windows 10 as my main operating system for awhile now and I haven't turned back. It's that balance between Windows 7 and 8, the fact that I've been getting build updates via Windows Update seems awesome!

Truly, I look forward to getting future major updates over the normal update system as it just makes sense.

[peteyt]

I have been using Windows 10 as my main operating system for awhile now and I haven't turned back. It's that balance between Windows 7 and 8, the fact that I've been getting build updates via Windows Update seems awesome!

Truly, I look forward to getting future major updates over the normal update system as it just makes sense.

Sadly there's a lot of people fearing Microsoft will use Windows 10 to eventually turn Windows into a subscription service but I think most people are panicking.

Obviously if they turn Windows into a service they'll need to make money but I think they'll do this with a yearly subscription type license or have subscription services available for the non subscription OS. Charging a monthly subscription would just cause too much backlash and even Microsoft aren't that stupid

[Joe]

I have a Mac nowadays so I don't know much about the PC, all I know is if it's anything like Windows 8 I hate it.

If they do turn it into a subscription service that could possibly deter pirates from having up to date software?

[xxMATTGxx]

Don't think there will be any need to panic, it's not like you are forced to buy any Windows upgrades even if they did do this said "subscription" service. It'll be interesting to see what they will do with it though. Anyway can't wait for the actual release of Windows 10 so I can upgrade my main machine to it.

[-:Undertaker:-]

I am so technologically backwards that I don't even know what Windows I am using.

[peteyt]

I have a Mac nowadays so I don't know much about the PC, all I know is if it's anything like Windows 8 I hate it.

If they do turn it into a subscription service that could possibly deter pirates from having up to date software?

Not necessary. Adobe's Creative Cloud Suite is a monthly subscription service now but it's still cracked and pirated by people.

I don't think Microsoft will risk at least going down the monthly subscription way and if they do yearly it would have to be cheap. Making it an expensive or monthly subscription based service might make it trickier for pirates to get hold of but at the same time it'll also give them more reason to pirate. Obviously piracy will always be a problem and nothing can ever stop it but if Windows is very cheap/affordable then it will at least encourage many to buy, deterring them from pirating

[AgnesIO]

Windows 10 is fantastic, already. This IS the last numbered version (confirmed), personally I am fine with this - if the price is right people will buy it (Office 365 seems to be hugely successful).

[peteyt]

Windows 10 is fantastic, already. This IS the last numbered version (confirmed), personally I am fine with this - if the price is right people will buy it (Office 365 seems to be hugely successful).

The problem is paying monthly for programs such as an office suite vs paying monthly for an entire OS is completely different. It all depends on frequency and price really.

[Shorty]

The problem is paying monthly for programs such as an office suite vs paying monthly for an entire OS is completely different. It all depends on frequency and price really.

I doubt they would make it monthly, perhaps yearly.