Microsoft has been developing alternatives to traditional PCs for a long time. Now, the next step has been taken. A beta version was recently released. Windows Virtual Desktop, which is expected to lead to the death of regular computers.
What's the point?
Essentially, it's a kind of response to Chrome OS, which only offers the user a browser and web services. Windows Virtual Desktop works differently. The system is virtualized Windows 7 and 10, Office 365 ProPlus applications, and more. This is achieved using the company's Azure cloud platform. Subscriptions to the new service are expected to become available this fall, with full rollout expected to begin as early as 2020.
Of course, Windows Virtual Desktop is currently positioned as a business solution, given the imminent end of extended support for Windows 7. However, it is possible that in the future the company will promote an analogue for ordinary users as well. It is possible that by 2025 Windows how a true desktop operating system will become a niche product.
Why do it?
It's actually not as crazy as it sounds. For most users, it doesn't matter how the computer or operating system works, as long as it works. "Cloud" Windows It can work just as well as the one installed on a PC. However, in this case, it will definitely receive updates, support, and be completely official—no activators or pirated builds.
Essentially, Microsoft has already launched a similar process for Office 365, which is positioned as a replacement for Office 2019. Constant rent and no risk of hacking outweigh it.
By the way, Google Stadia services and the proprietary Project xCloud will be able to solve the issue with games for any platform in a similar way, as streaming video services like Netflix have already done.
What's next?
Most likely, users will gradually switch to compact and lightweight terminal devices based on Chrome OS or Windows Lite. And all processing will be performed on powerful серверах companies.
Of course, there will still be enthusiasts who will use it Linux, but only a few will dare to do something like that. The same will happen with macOSEssentially, such solutions will be used where data processing is required "on-site" and without transmission over the Internet.
Source: 3dnews.ru
