NOTE: \u00a0<\/strong>We’re asking all PCMDX clients to hold off on the install until we’ve evaluated the new OS on our test machines. \u00a0We’ll check out the good, the bad and the ugly and give you a fair, unbiased report on whether it’s worth your time to upgrade.<\/p>\nThe history of the Windows OS is why we’re asking our clients to wait. \u00a0Here’s a brief summary of the Windows OS:<\/p>\n
1980s – 1995 – Although Microsoft Windows existed, it was not a true OS. \u00a0It was an interface for the MS DOS operating system, making launching programs easier.<\/p>\n
1995 – MS introduced Windows 95, which was a true OS. \u00a0It was designed to be Plug and Play, meaning that many devices could be installed without the search for drivers and additional programs. \u00a0It meant well, but didn’t accomplish the task and the term BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) was coined. \u00a0Constant BSOD were common with Windows 95. \u00a0The business clients were introduced to Windows NT, which looked similar to 95, but that’s where the similarities ended..<\/p>\n
1998 – 2000 – Windows 95 was replaced by Windows 98 and Windows 98SE, which were superior over 95. \u00a0Although BSODs still happened, they happened less often. \u00a0On the business side of the OSs, Windows NT 3.5 and 4.0 were taking over the business network due to their user friendly interface and their robust architecture.<\/p>\n
2000-2001 – On the consumer side, Windows ME was introduced and on the business side Windows 2000 was rolled out. \u00a0ME didn’t gain the popularity that MS expected, with most users sticking to 98SE. \u00a02000 did very well on the business side.<\/p>\n
2001 –\u00a0MS instroduced Windows XP, to date the most popular OS they have every put out. \u00a0Although the life cycle of a MS OS is supposed to be 3 years, XP lasted 13 years before it was retired (End-of-Life) on April 9, 2014. \u00a0XP came in two flavors, Home, for home users, and Professional, for business users. \u00a0Both were based on the NT kernel (the most basic part of the OS), which was must more robust than the previous versions. \u00a0BSODs began to appear less and less.<\/p>\n
One problem with XP was its security. \u00a0In the early XP years, virus writers began to attack Microsoft and XP developed a reputation for being “less secure”. \u00a0MS countered this by coming out with Service Packs (SP) every few years.<\/p>\n
2006 – Because of the security reputation that XP had, MS came out with Windows Vista. \u00a0It came in two types, Home Premium and Business. \u00a0It took security to a whole new level, and it gained a reputation for being overly sensitive. \u00a0It did have some cool features, like the Aero interface, Plug and Play was improved over XP, but most users, home and business, stuck with Windows XP. \u00a0Vista was a dud.<\/p>\n
2009 – MS introduced Windows 7. \u00a0It again came in two types, Home Premium and Professional. \u00a0This OS was a true winner, combining the best of XP and the best of Vista into one. \u00a0MS was still supporting XP, though, so the home market transitioned to Win7 faster than the business market.<\/p>\n
2012 – MS introduced Windows 8 and lost a substantial share of the home market. \u00a0The OS was a radical change from the previous Windows versions and people didn’t like it. \u00a0Businesses objected to it, home users wanted to know where the Start button was. \u00a0MS thought people were ready for its “Metro” interface of tiles instead of program icons. \u00a0MS was wrong. \u00a0MS came out with Windows 8.1 which brought some functions of the old interface back, but it was still a totally different OS.<\/p>\n
2015 – MS releases Windows 10. \u00a0Wait! \u00a0What happened to Windows 9? \u00a0Windows 9 never happened. \u00a0Rumor has it 7 8 9 (sorry, geek humor, won’t happen again…). \u00a0Some speculate that Windows 10, because it’s free, will be copying Apple’s OS model. \u00a0Apple computers run “OS X”. \u00a0X is the Roman numeral for 10. \u00a0Apple doesn’t charge for upgrades to their OS, provided the computer can handle the upgrade. \u00a0Apple doesn’t change the “X” part, instead giving each new upgrade a name, like Snow Leopard, Maverick, Mountain Lion, Yosemite, and coming later in 2015, El Capitan.<\/p>\n
Rumor has it that Windows 10 will be the last Windows released by MS.<\/p>\n
So what’s new with Windows 10? \u00a0We don’t really know yet. \u00a0We’ve heard some favorable reviews<\/a>, but until it’s released to the public, it’s all speculation. \u00a0We believe (hope?) that MS will have done with Windows 10 what they did with Windows 7, which is to combine the best of both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.<\/p>\nSo here’s what we suggest: \u00a0Go ahead and reserve your free copy of Windows 10, but hold off on installing it. \u00a0Let PCMDX install it first, test it, evaluate it, and then read our recommendation. \u00a0Remember, once you go to 10 there’s no going back, so be patient. \u00a0We’ll post on our Facebook page when we have an update on this blog, so make sure you Like us on Facebook.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, if you have questions, please e-mail us at pcmdxal@gmail.com<\/p>\n
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