Microsoft, how to brush Win8.1/Win9 version number?

Computer store news: Compared with the past, Microsoft has undergone a significant transformation, especially after the three CEOs baptism, this traditional "elephant" has taken the pace of reform, such as desktop products, Unconsciously, Microsoft also began to brush the Windows version number.

For many Windows enthusiasts, since the release of Win7, Microsoft has significantly accelerated Windows desktop products. In the past, Microsoft generally launched a new version of Windows every three to five years; but after the birth of Win8, Microsoft changed the Windows development cycle, and the update frequency was changed to once a year.

In addition, Microsoft also canceled the original classic SP service pack (Service Pack), and instead used the GDR update naming method common on mobile, such as Win8.1 Update, Win8.1 Update2. In addition, Microsoft's next-generation Win9 is also under intense and orderly development, the latter is expected to complete the preview version and other work in the spring of next year.

In the past, if you were lucky, we only had to wait three years to use Win7; if it was postponed, we might have to wait five years to experience the Vista system. But now, after a year, we can experience a new "new" Windows system product.

If Microsoft wants to brush the Windows version number, it has to learn the next two competitors: Ubuntu, Mac OS X platform.

1. Mac OS X

At present, Apple's desktop system has been developed to Mac OS X 10.9.3, 10.9.4, with an average of 1.3 years. In addition, Mac OS X 10.9 takes a free upgrade mechanism for all users. But for Windows users, every upgrade to Mac OS X is still that taste, that interface.

2, Ubuntu articles

The popular open source system Ubuntu also ushered in the latest 13.10 and 14.04, updated on average 6 months. These systems are not only compatible with older programs, but also with the latest features. In order to avoid system upgrades too fast, open source vendor Canonical introduced two versions of the regular version, long-term support version (LTS).

This takes care of both the early adopters and the conservative traditional users.

3, Windows

Compared with Ubuntu and Mac OS X, Microsoft has released six mature desktops such as Windows2000, Windows XP, Vista, Win7, Win8 and Win8.1 in the new century. product. Fourteen years later, Win7, XP, Win8+Win8.1 took over the world and occupied the traditional desktop market.

And users of the Windows platform are not keen on system upgrades, such as the old system + old hardware + old programs ten years ago; ten years later, this combination continues to be effective.

But many people don't know that the technology, hardware production process has changed dramatically in the past ten years, especially the rise of big data, touch-screen devices, mobile APP, the PC market has begun to decline, and has always occupied the traditional desktop hegemony. Windows also fell below 90% for the first time.

So for Microsoft, the current battlefield is not only limited to traditional desktops, but the mobile market has also become a new battlefield. The Windows 8 system released in 2012 is still coming late, but after a year, Win8.1 and Win8.1 Update are launched in time, and Microsoft also announced a free version of the Win8.1 system platform, at least for new and old users. See the desire to buy new products.

In addition, many XP users also expressed their own voice: We are willing to wait for Microsoft's next generation Win9 system.

So, for most Windows users, they are still willing to try new or upgrade to the latest Windows products. Even though Microsoft Vista and Win8 have suffered a lot of bad reviews, we can't forget that Win7 and Win8.1 also have a lot of praise. Many Windows advanced users commented: "Every Windows version, it is always a classic, recording the hardware and software technology at that time, it is worth every ordinary user to feel. ”

There are also Windows enthusiasts who confide in their voices: “Every time a new Windows product is released, it gives us a completely new experience. Even if you encounter software compatibility, you can make up for it the day after tomorrow. Therefore, if Microsoft also swipes the Windows version number, once or twice a year, not only can bring the latest software and hardware technology, but also can greatly change the current Windows landscape, which can consolidate new System, decommissioning the old system. And it can quickly respond to industry changes and integrate new technologies.

Finally, we also hope that Microsoft will speed up the upgrade of Win8.1, Win9, Win10 and other Windows operating systems, and the version number is sometimes an improvement.