Going from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is like moving away from a house with property where you had independence and could grow your own food and raise livestock and moving to an apartment complex where you are dependent on others to provide your basic needs. Some people like being renters better than being home owners. The difference is that most apartment dwellers do not attempt to denigrate those who prefer to own their home. This is of course an over-simplification, but maybe it will give a tiny glimpse into my perspective.
May I merely add that for the most part, using your analogy, apartment dwellers and renters don't even care that homeowners exist. And most people are not techies or hobbyists, integrating apps and security into the operating system is a natural step by MS to address the needs of these people.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful response. Microsoft should not be expected to make everyone happy all the time.
The feel of Windows 10 is largely a result of the corporate policies set by CEO Satya Narayana Nadella. I am sure that he is a very smart guy, but I do not believe that he understands the psyche of many Americans well. Many of us are deeply offended any time someone tries to force us to do anything. We like to feel like we are in control of the computer not the other way around.
Microsoft has had a somewhat undeserved reputation for being a little tone deaf in the past, but never to the extent we are seeing these days. It is making them a terrible competitor and is opening up amazing opportunities for other companies. So Satya Narayana Nadella may very well be responsible for the next tech billionaire at Microsoft’s expense.