14 DAY TRIAL // Windows 10 Preview was launched less than two weeks ago, but many have already installed it, despite Microsoft’s warnings that it’s still in development and lots of features could change before the debut of the final product.
There’s no doubt, however, that most of these users actually installed Windows 10 Preview just because they were curious to see what was next for the famous Windows operating system, even though Microsoft warned on several occasions that only IT experts and those more experienced should deploy it.
At this point, it’s really hard to say whether Windows 10 Preview is a well-received product or not, as opinions are still mixed on this and many users are involved in never-ending discussions right on Microsoft’s support forums.
Of course, some like it, others don’t, but what’s really interesting to note is that many don’t even want the Start menu anymore, even though this was one of the most requested features in Windows 8.
“This is a tragedy”
The user who started the whole debate sees Windows 10 Preview as a big disappointment, pointing out that it’s 99 percent the same with Windows 8.1.
“From what I have seen right now, this Windows 10 is not going to fool Bill Gates. It's not going to fool your Board of Directors, and most assuredly it is not going to fool the IT market who has been starving for Microsoft to get its act together and get back into the game. Don't you folks realize that all of us are depending on you?” he says.
And some agree:
“I don't have first-hand knowledge of this but read somewhere that a Microsoft spokesman recently explained that the new release will be such a great leap forward that it deserves to be a 10. From what I've seen of the Tech Preview an 8.2 would have been more appropriate. So the real question is why they even bothered to release this preview.”
Microsoft warned from the very first Windows 10 announcement that the preview was an unfinished version of its operating system and although it could seem very reliable and stable, this shouldn’t be installed on production machines.
Windows 10 Preview is an unfinished product
Many people, however, have already done that and are using it on a daily basis as their main operating system, hence the complaints aimed at the way it works.
On the other hand, there are users who are very aware of the fact that Windows 10 Preview is not a stable release and, just like Microsoft, explain that a lot could change until the operating system comes out.
“I think some here are missing the point of this release. It's just a basic vision casting for what's next, not a comprehensive guide by any means. They're gauging feedback on the overall UI concepts and wanting to reassure business and enterprise users who were freaked out by the massive changes to the UI in Windows 8. The developer story will come later, probably in November,” one Windows 10 Preview user posted.
Obviously, there are lots of opinions posted on Microsoft’s support forums, but it’s really too early to judge Windows 10, not only because it was launched only two weeks ago, but also due to the fact that it’s still under development and some of its features could be significantly improved or even removed before the full version of the OS launches in spring 2015.