Microsoft announces Windows 10 S mode in 2019
Microsoft announces Windows 10 S mode in 2019
They should simplify the content more. Or offer Home at a lower price, combining Pro and Enterprise to reach that target audience.
It's even worse than raising the price by fifty dollars. They're setting S-mode as the default. I'd have expected these updates to be disappointing, especially with free unlock options. This move is turning a restricted mode into the standard setting, which removes control from users. From what I understand, S-mode will become the new norm for everyone, not just schools or business systems. It's a chicken-and-egg situation—no one wants to develop for it because there isn't enough audience, and there isn't enough audience because the desired apps don't exist as UWP. Microsoft seems to be trying to push adoption by forcing developers to use this platform, making it more attractive overall.
I anticipate they will eventually shift focus to requiring home users to pay for the premium version next, moving away from the idea of excluding non-UWP applications.
S is an abbreviation meaning "Shit." Windows 10 Pro in Shit mode
It seems we’ll likely notice some registry changes that will activate Windows 10 S, and I’m confident it won’t be a major issue.
S = Removed RTFS support from Windows 10 Pro via an update, which was more of a downgrade than an upgrade. Later, Windows 10 Pro for Workstations was released with RTFS included again.
More evidence that MS is making modest moves to assert control over the hardware you paid for yourself. However, the MS defense team will likely arrive to explain how effective this really is and why you shouldn’t be left to handle your devices alone (though Google also plays a role here).