Microsoft has announced that Windows will be coming to the Apple store for the first time as the operating system for “hybrid” work and learning. Hybrid work and education can involve using a web browser, Office program software like Word, Excel or PowerPoint, and a mobile device like a Blackberry or an iPhone for Internet access. Microsoft’s goal with this new offering is to create a single platform that allows consumers to do work and then take their work with them wherever they go. In doing so, they hope to appeal to more people looking to get away from the “big screen” and use something smaller and more personal. While no specific details have been released, we can expect several changes coming down the line.
One of the biggest reasons why Windows has been lagging in recent years is that it could never eliminate all the bugs that plagued it. With the new Apple devices, however, it appears that Microsoft might finally be able to fix this issue. Apple has long touted the unique capabilities of its devices. With these new features, it looks like Microsoft could be ready to capitalize on this success and launch its operating system for hybrid users. With Windows being so open to so many different security issues, it would not come as a surprise to learn that Microsoft might be wanting to make some changes to improve Windows security.
Speaking of improvements, what about future versions of Windows? Microsoft could add even more tech support to Windows for future operating systems. With so many different types of computers being manufactured each year, it only makes sense that there would need to be many other support groups for each operating system. Windows users could be left in the dark if a new operating system was introduced and no support was available. This would create a significant problem for millions of Windows users worldwide.
What could Microsoft do to resolve this problem? Simple, it could simply add in a new operating system for hybrid computers to be used with the latest hardware. Microsoft could also offer an update to Windows Server, which would allow the future use of the hybrid machine to be automatically upgraded to the new operating system. The result would be that users would continue using their Windows machines without having to wait for Microsoft to roll out a new version.
Will Microsoft do anything like this? Who knows? Probably not, but they should still be pursuing such a goal. There is money to be made when operating systems are updated. Windows, and its new hybrid workforce, certainly have the right tools to succeed in the future.
Microsoft might be wise to pursue such a goal and add a new operating system for hybrid laptops sooner rather than later. When Windows becomes more of a hybrid operating system, and more people utilize it in hybrid work environments, they may start to ask Microsoft if they can continue to provide support for the Windows operating system on these hybrid laptops. In addition, they may start questioning whether or not they can develop future versions of Windows to take over the role of Windows Server. Indeed they may go so far as to remove Windows Server from the equation entirely and make Windows a more user-friendly open-source operating system.
