With the recent announcement of Windows 10 S, we can't help but wonder if Microsoft should make the new version of the OS something more than it currently is.
Windows 10 S is a new edition of Windows 10 that looks and feels just like any other edition of Windows 10, but with one major difference: Windows 10 S is locked to the Windows Store, meaning if you want to download an app or a game, it needs to come from the official Windows Store.
This is a huge limitation for many people. The Windows Store is still pretty bare when it comes to apps and games, and although it's improving, it's still not "full" of the apps that people want and need. Google Chrome, for example, isn't in the Windows Store. Neither is Photoshop, or Premiere Pro, or XSplit, or Steam. There's a lot missing, so the limitations of Windows 10 S are a problem for some.
However, Windows 10 S isn't designed for people who use those kinds of apps. Windows 10 S is meant for use by schools, students, and Chromebook users, consumers or otherwise. There's also a lot of people who will want to use Windows 10 S based on its security enhancements alone, thanks to the fact that rogue Win32 programs can't be installed on devices. You can't buy Windows 10 S on its own, so you'll have to buy it preloaded on specific hardware.
From the forums: Should Windows 10 S ship with ALL Windows laptops?
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