Microsoft will release seven variations of Windows 10

Despite the claims about the uniqueness and uniqueness of Windows 10, which promises to work on a variety of devices, such as smartphones, PCs, game consoles and servers, Microsoft will release seven separate editions of the operating system.

According to Microsoft, application developers for Windows 10 will be able to create one application running on a variety of different devices. The company also intends to attract to the side of Windows 10 developers in the field of Android and iOS.

According to Microsoft's blog on the marketing of operating system Tony Prophet (Tony Prophet), seven versions of Windows will be released in total. The emphasis will be on home, mobile and commercial use of the platform. All of them will be available this summer.

Windows 10 Home

This edition is designed for the total mass of users and will be used by them on home PCs and laptops. A distinctive feature of Windows 10 Home edition will be the personal assistant Cortana, the newest Internet browser Microsoft Edge, the Continuum mode for sensory devices, and also the security function Windows Hello, which relies on the system of face recognition, iris scanning and fingerprint scanning. This version will also provide access to the Microsoft gaming community.

Windows Mobile 10

Windows 10 Mobile will replace Windows Phone as a platform for smartphones. The Continuum function allows you to use your phone as a PC when connecting to a large display. Windows 10 Mobile comes with an optimized touch screen version of the Office suite and other new universal applications.

Windows 10 Pro

Version for personal computers, tablets and devices "2 in 1". Windows 10 Pro repeats the features of Windows 10 Home, but is configured for the needs of small businesses and provides a richer toolkit. Microsoft also notes that this version will allow customers to use the new service of automatic updating of Windows Update for Business software.

Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise

The version is designed to help Microsoft win the market of business smartphones and tablets, where until recently the BlackBerry devices dominated, and now the iPhone and iPad. Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise is designed for medium and large businesses. It is based on the consumer version of Windows 10 Mobile and is supplemented with the ability to automatically receive updates and access to the latest security features.

Windows 10 Enterprise

The publication is based on Windows 10 Pro with a number of additional functions for medium and large companies.

Windows 10 Education

Built on the basis of Windows 10 Enterprise version is aimed at students and teachers.

Windows 10 IoT Core

A separate version for the "Internet of things" devices. If Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise manage such equipment as ATMs, small cash terminals and industrial robots, Windows 10 IoT Core will be installed on small inexpensive devices like gateways.

It is worth noting that the first three versions mentioned above will be available as a free update for those who now use Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows Phone 8.1 during the first 12 months after launch.

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