Will Microsoft Really Succeed in Invading Cloud Systems with Windows 10 Cloud?

Microsoft is still rumored to be releasing a new system called Windows 10 Cloud aimed at cloud systems, which has caused a stir, especially since we know that Google has long dominated this field through its Chrome OS system. Chromebook devices have been very successful in the United States, outselling Mac devices and often being the top-selling devices on Amazon. Sources indicate that Microsoft is preparing to launch new applications for the Windows 10 system that will allow developers to develop comprehensive applications that work on a lighter version of Windows 10, known as Windows 10 Cloud. This cloud operating system from Microsoft first appeared in the test versions of the Windows 10 Creators Update and can be considered a new version of Windows RT. The new version of Windows will only be able to download applications from the Windows store.

Introduction to Cloud Systems and Chrome OS:

Cloud operating systems are systems that transfer user interfaces from regular desktop environments to the World Wide Web, eliminating the need for users to store data on their own devices or use various complex programs as everything is done through remote networks.

Google’s Chrome operating system is a project by Google to develop a lightweight computer operating system based on the Linux kernel. It is designed for use on the World Wide Web and is tailored for cloud operating systems. The system was announced on July 7, 2009, and the first version was fully released on June 15, 2011. It is primarily intended for x86 or ARM processors and is part of the Unix-like operating system family as it uses the Linux kernel.

I recommend learning about the ARM architecture and its popular processors through this series:

Learn about ARM Architecture (Part 1)
Learn about ARM Architecture (Part 2)

Introduction to Windows 10 Cloud:

Windows 10 Cloud is a cloud operating system from Microsoft that first appeared in the test versions of the Windows 10 Creators Update. It is Microsoft’s new attempt to enter the world of cloud operating systems, which have become popular in the education sector due to their low cost and high level of security.

The new version of Windows Cloud was introduced alongside the current version of Windows 10 in the software development kit in build 15003 of the Microsoft Insider program. Another version called Windows Cloud N was also released without the media player.

Information about Windows Cloud is scarce, but from what I found, the new system does not differ much from Windows 10 in terms of the toolbar, icons, and overall desktop appearance. It seems to be a simplified version of the system developed primarily for educational computer devices.

It is expected that Windows Cloud will be officially released in April alongside the Windows 10 Creators Update announced by Microsoft last year. However, I do not expect major changes to the current situation, especially since Google is also actively involved in this field. Feel free to share your thoughts as well.