Microsoft has pleased many fans of its software the new operating system. It's called Windows 10 S, and notebooks based on it can be a viable alternative to Google Chromebook running its own operating system from the search giant. What is evident attractiveness Windows 10 S and for which it is intended?
Windows 10 S - operating system, focused mainly on education, which is the Microsoft software giant's top priority.
Windows 10 S - the natural successor to Windows RT, Windows version, only supports applications that are downloaded from the Windows Store, rather than the traditional desktop applications Windows 10. Windows RT existed for a relatively short time, but Microsoft on the basis of his experience has revised the concept of creating an operating system that could compete with available Chrome OS.
Letter «S» in the title probably means «simplicity», ie simplicity, including express and that it does not require new hardware.
As explained by Microsoft, Windows 10 S is able to run on any device, supporting Windows 10. All applications for the new operating system can boot directly from the Windows Store. Their number includes the full set of Microsoft Office applications. Microsoft has expressed its desire to make use of Windows 10 S safety. For users, this means you can not install apps from other sources. During the display of Microsoft's operating system is loaded about twice as fast as Windows 10.
If the user wants to install is not in the Windows Store app, then it is an opportunity to switch back to Windows 10 to Windows 10 S, as the ability to switch between the versions of the operating system is stored. And the only way to install third-party applications required by users in those cases where the Windows Store will no suitable alternative software tool.
It is assumed that the Windows 10 S will be more fast running version of Windows. Loaded it will also be faster than the usual Windows 10.
The new operating system allows the teacher-administrator to configure Windows 10 S and then, using a memory card, install it on any laptop running Windows 10 in less than 30 seconds. All that is required - just connect a USB flash drive to your PC, and the PC automatically detects the operating system and computer kastomiziruet in accordance with the requirements of the teacher.
Microsoft will work with a number of partners working to provide focused education PC at a price starting from 189 USD. Among the partners of the software giant on the project - Acer, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Samsung, and Toshiba.
Windows 10 S is free to download for schools that have computers with the installed version of Windows 10 Pro.
Windows 10 S will increase ease of use computer technology in education.