Is Windows 10 a Threat to Other Operating Systems?

Windows 10 combines the best of the old and new. Unlike its predecessor, the new O/S does not appear to force you into a completely different experience than users are accustomed to. If features previewed in the latest beta remain consistent, the product will likely boost PC sales and possibly set a new precedent.

The biggest advantage of Windows 10 is consistency. While other operating systems often vary in functionality from device to device, the new Windows provides a consistent platform for both users and developers. This allows for an easier learning curve and standardization for programmers. Being able to write code once that adapts well for each device is a significant advantage that Microsoft on the surface at least appears to be embracing well.

Companies like Haskell New York Inc. that provide their own in-house staff to develop and maintain an online presence and internal system can leverage the consistent model to produce systems without having to adapt for each platform. Having learned from its mistakes of the past, it is unlikely Microsoft will try to force a radical redesign so quickly in the future. This is great news for IT professionals as well as it means easier support and less procedures to remember.