The software and technological giant Microsoft will be busy this year. The company confirms Windows 10 release and the long-awaited and much-needed revamp on its explorer.
Microsoft has not provided as to the exact date of the release of Windows 10 but sources hint an introduction by summer, this year. This is furthermore corroborated by Windows chief Terry Myerson.
"We continue to make great development progress and shared today that Windows 10 will be available this summer in 190 countries and 111 languages," he says.
Furthermore, Microsoft declares that Windows 10 is available for free upgrade for all Window 7 and 8 users for one year. And more interestingly, the company plans to open 2,500 service centers in China despite the country's illegal copyrights issues. In fact, Microsoft is rumored to offer Windows 10 updates to customers with non-genuine copies installed.
In another vein, in the Microsoft Convergence conference this week, Microsoft announces that they are phasing out Internet Explorer (IE). However, marketing chief Chris Capossela proclaims that the retirement does not go without a replacement. Capossela introduces the new web browsing experience for Windows 10, codenamed Spartan.
Aside from Windows 10 updates Microsoft may not only work on a total revamp with IE and its tarnished image. Kristina Monilos in an exclusive interview with NPR speaks of the challenges the software giant may need to face along with Spartan. She specifically points out how Microsoft heals the stigma left by IE.
"Putting Internet Explorer to bed is something that makes sense for the company now. In fact it's even maybe an overdue move. The Internet Explorer brand is so tainted," she says "When you think of Internet Explorer the first thing you think of is that it's slow. Or, 'that still exists?" She adds.
Furthermore she adds a new browser may fight it difficult to join the already established browser brands like Mozilla, Opera or Chrome. "By introducing a new browser, you're asking people to change their daily habits.." and "If someone is used to Chrome or used to whatever it is they use, they probably don't want to change." She additionally points out
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