As expected, Microsoft introduced today at a press event in new York at the new version of the operating system — Windows 10 S. it was Previously rumored under the name Windows 10 Cloud. This version of the OS designed for educational purposes and the competition with Google’s Chrome OS.
Windows 10’s has limited functionality and application support, a compromise for the sake of simplicity and performance, as well as the ability to run on entry-level devices. Applications can be launched only from the online Windows store. In contrast to the failed Windows RT, apps will remain a full-fledged Win32 applications, they just will only be available through the Windows Store.
According to the developers, teachers and students will be able to not worry about the vulnerability that was common to almost all “old” Windows apps as app store will be launched in a relatively safe container.
Also Windows 10’s includes tools for teachers to control the classroom PC, for example, the ability to easily install OS using USB drive.
Windows 10’s will be available in the summer of 2017. PC with Windows 10 on Board will also appear in the summer at a price of $189 from manufacturers such as Acer, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Samsung and Toshiba.