Rumors: Microsoft May Be Getting Rid Of Windows Numbering, Nokia Brand

[trejin1]

They went down this path before. Windows XP was actually short for "Windows eXPerience". The idea was one version of windows that's continuously updated and enhanced with new features. XP was supposed to be a modular OS, sorta like what Google did with Android. Move as much of the non-core functionality out of the OS distribution and make it part of an software distribution service that's independent of the OS. At the time, the independent software distribution service was windows update (notice how you could, if you opt in, get other Microsoft software on windows update like Defender, Security essentials, Windows (Live) essentials, Bing desktop/toolbar, etc). Today it would be the new Microsoft (App) Store.

Well, 2002 wasn't really the best time for such an idea... 2015 however, sounds a bit more viable. I see 2 implications from this decision. Either Windows is moving towards a monthly/yearly licensing agreement (What Microsoft thought of doing back with XP), or Windows is moving towards being free. For something to be continuously updated, they can't just sell you one license for life, it all comes down to how worried Microsoft is about marketshare. This will be interesting...

They went down this path before. Windows XP was actually short for "Windows eXPerience". The idea was one version of windows that's continuously updated and enhanced with new features. XP was supposed to be a modular OS, sorta like what Google did with Android. Move as much of the non-core functionality out of the OS distribution and make it part of an software distribution service that's independent of the OS. At the time, the independent software distribution service was windows update (notice how you could, if you opt in, get other Microsoft software on windows update like Defender, Security essentials, Windows (Live) essentials, Bing desktop/toolbar, etc). Today it would be the new Microsoft (App) Store.

Well, 2002 wasn't really the best time for such an idea... 2015 however, sounds a bit more viable. I see 2 implications from this decision. Either Windows is moving towards a monthly/yearly licensing agreement (What Microsoft thought of doing back with XP), or Windows is moving towards being free. For something to be continuously updated, they can't just sell you one license for life, it all comes down to how worried Microsoft is about marketshare. This will be interesting...

 

[trejin1]

If they do plan on making windows a subscription based service like all of their other plans, then I'm switching to Ubuntu. Sorry about the other comment i made, I haven't figured out how to use the comment section. Lol

 

[hang-the-9]

Great, now how do we recomment Windows versions to skip due to issues when they get rid of version numbers? "Well sir, you see Windows was pretty good, but then they came out with Windows which was really bad, so they scrambled to release Windows which basically brought back Windows that everyone liked again". "So you suggest I.. um... get Windows?" "Yes, but the good one."

And getting rid of Nokia name is horrible idea, take a known brand and replace it with a model line name? No-one wants a Microsoft Lumina phone or a Windows Phone on it's own. People want an iPhone or an Android phone or a Nokia phone.

 

[MidnightDistort]

"I'd like to buy a copy of windows please, for a desktop. "
"Certainly Sir, which version would you like- Windows, Windows, or the latest generation, Windows?"

LOL i could imagine MS trying to get people to upgrade. "We just released Windows and will be retiring Windows from service, please upgrade today!"

I'm not sure what MS is planning here, first they had the numbering system, then it was the year it was release. There's ME, XP, Vista and then back to the numbering system. Now what do they plan on using, the code names? I'd say it's more confusing to keep on changing it rather than just using what most people already know Windows for which is what version of Windows is current now, such as W7 and W8. I'd say it's pretty simple the way it is now but well, whatever. It's funny though that some people don't even know what version of Windows they have although if you get a used PC with Windows you can't really tell especially if that PC was upgraded and the stickers are different or removed.

 

[MidnightDistort]

"I'd like to buy a copy of windows please, for a desktop. "
"Certainly Sir, which version would you like- Windows, Windows, or the latest generation, Windows?"

LOL i could imagine MS trying to get people to upgrade. "We just released Windows and will be retiring Windows from service, please upgrade today!"

I'm not sure what MS is planning here, first they had the numbering system, then it was the year it was release. There's ME, XP, Vista and then back to the numbering system. Now what do they plan on using, the code names? I'd say it's more confusing to keep on changing it rather than just using what most people already know Windows for which is what version of Windows is current now, such as W7 and W8. I'd say it's pretty simple the way it is now but well, whatever. It's funny though that some people don't even know what version of Windows they have although if you get a used PC with Windows you can't really tell especially if that PC was upgraded and the stickers are different or removed.