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At first I thought the "S" in "Windows 10 S" was for "STUDENT" or "SCHOOL", but no-no-no. True, it is aimed in part at the school/educational market. But really it's about driving software sales over to the Windows Store.

And coincidentally, it's also aimed at the "S" in "Surface Laptop".

For example, here's Windows 10 S is going to confuse people:

"...The dual role played by Windows 10 S at today’s event might pose problems for Microsoft down the line as prospective users struggle to figure out what exactly the S stands for... Windows 10 S is Windows 10 with its wings slightly clipped: it can only run apps from the Windows Store, disabling compatibility with the enormous breadth of Windows programs out there... Muddying matters a little more, Microsoft is literally positioning Windows 10 S in between the Home and Pro versions of Windows, both of which can run apps from outside the Store, which to many people would make them the superior choice. So the question of the precise identity of Windows 10 S persists..."

1 posted on 05/02/2017 2:44:37 PM PDT by dayglored

To: Abby4116; afraidfortherepublic; aft_lizard; AF_Blue; amigatec; AppyPappy; arnoldc1; ATOMIC_PUNK; ...

Windows 10 "S"... PING!

You can find all the Windows Ping list threads with FR search: just search on keyword "windowspinglist".

2 posted on 05/02/2017 2:45:06 PM PDT by dayglored ("Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.")

The S is for $hit.

It is basically crippleware.

4 posted on 05/02/2017 2:51:15 PM PDT by Bubba_Leroy (The Obamanation has ended!)

Windows “apps” were a thing back when we were installing using CD-ROMs. Now, not so much. Their store is full of junkware and many are just plain malware.

6 posted on 05/02/2017 2:54:06 PM PDT by sagar

Most important question - will it run on an IBM PCjr?

8 posted on 05/02/2017 3:00:20 PM PDT by PAR35

Just the product I’m not looking for.

I’m guessing they are going to push these on schools.

9 posted on 05/02/2017 3:10:27 PM PDT by dangerdoc (disgruntled)

Once they force me to abandon Windows 7 I will switch to all Linux boxes and run Windows in VM’s as needed. I don’t want to, but it’s MY COMPUTER and it’s going to stay that way.

15 posted on 05/02/2017 3:23:51 PM PDT by MarineBrat (Better dead than red!)

Just what windows needs. Another wild success to Windows CE.

16 posted on 05/02/2017 3:26:40 PM PDT by Organic Panic (Flinging poo is not a valid argument)

To: dayglored; All

Dear Microsquish,

I have already decided I will never buy or use Windows 10. You don’t have to keep supplying me with additional reasons not to buy it.

Thanks,
SAM

18 posted on 05/02/2017 3:52:58 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)

They should call the Windows Store apps “Metro Apps” and call all the other programs “Legacy Apps.” It worked so well before...

20 posted on 05/02/2017 4:18:25 PM PDT by JoeRed

Microsoft claimed they were going to have only one operating system: Windows 10. Instead, they have 10 DIFFERENT operating systems, all with the same name: Windows 10:

21 posted on 05/02/2017 5:04:15 PM PDT by catnipman ( Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)

I have LTSB.... classical Windows purged of the Windows Store, Cortana and the Edge browser.

Super stable and no new features.

24 posted on 05/05/2017 7:23:17 PM PDT by goldstategop ((In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever))

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