Yesterday, Microsoft released the latest version of their flagship Windows operating system to the public. Dubbed 'Windows 10', the new OS brings with it new features such as Microsoft's new Edge web browser, DirectX 12 support, the new Cortana voice assistant, and the much anticipated return of the iconic Start button which was heavily modified in the OS' previous iteration Windows 8.1.
Now that the dust has settled, what is the verdict on Windows 10? So far quite good. Many critics have heaped praised on 10, calling it a remarkable bounce back from Windows 8 and 8.1's questionable focus on tablet and touch centred features which alienated many traditional desktop users.
Devindra Haradawar of Engadet states this clearly in his review:
"The best thing about Windows 10 is that it's simply Windows, through and through. It's as if Microsoft realized that devaluing the desktop in Windows 8 was akin to sacrilege, and Windows 10 is its penance. At its core, it's a union of the best qualities of Windows 7 and Windows 8 - the desktop features of the former with some of the touch-friendly aspects of the latter."
The Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler also spoke highly of Windows 10 and calls it the best PC experience since Windows XP:
I've been testing Windows 10 for three months on these computers and even on my everyday work laptop. It's the best PC experience I've had since Windows XP. Here's why: it's familiar. The Start menu is back, and all your apps launch in your standard desktop view.
However, some reviewers suggest holding back on upgrading for a few weeks so Microsoft can iron out the kinks. Yahoo's David Pogue says:
You really are going to love Windows 10. You'll almost certainly want to upgrade your computers to it, especially since it's free. But you might not want to do that tomorrow. I'd suggest you wait six weeks. By then, Microsoft will have swatted most of the bugs, and many of your favorite software companies will have released Windows 10-compatible versions.
So there you have it. It seems like Windows 10 is a solid effort from Microsoft, whether you choose to upgrade now or in a few weeks' time, you're probably going to get a solid experience
