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The real reason why Windows 9 was ditched? We reckon it’s simply because Microsoft wanted to literally put some distance between the flop that was (and still is) Windows 8 and its successor. It’s a psychological play and a reference to the fact that Windows 10 is a big step on, and far removed, from Windows 8.
Microsoft did not release a version of Windows called "Windows 9." This means, even if you find a "download Windows 9" link online, or an article on how to update to Windows 9, or a video tutorial showing someone installing an OS by this name, you must remember that it doesn't exist.
Microsoft Announces Windows 9, but Names it Windows 10. An Unofficial Reason: Windows 9x Compatibility Issues. Still, Microsoft's somewhat vague ("It came and went") official explanations haven't satisfied everyone, so alternative theories remain.
The reasons we have from official sources describe the motivation behind Microsoft skipping Windows 9 as simple marketing. According to acclaimed Microsoft insider Mary Jo Foley, the company went with “Windows 10” because it wanted to signify that the OS would be the last major Windows update.
Microsoft skipped Windows 9 to create a clean break from Windows 8; The name change helped avoid conflicts with old software; Windows 10 introduced a new update model for Microsoft’s operating system; Strategic Decisions in Branding and Versioning. Microsoft’s choice to skip Windows 9 was a calculated move. The decision had big effects on ...
So Microsoft quickly decided to skip Windows 9 and release Windows 10 right away. That’s why there’s no Windows 9. Arguably Windows 10 is never going to be as beloved as Windows XP and Windows 7 were, but Windows 10 at least caught on better than 8, 8.1 and Vista.
Microsoft's signature operating system, Windows, skipped version 9, which left many people wondering why and what might happen after version 10.
What happened to Windows 9 and why did Microsoft skip to Windows 10? Well, the answer might be much simpler than originally thought.
On Tuesday, September 30, Microsoft will hold an event in San Francisco where the company will begin to reveal what is next for its Windows operating system (with a specific focus for their...
It turns out that Microsoft may have skipped Windows 9 and gone straight to 10 for a reason that hearkens back to the age of Y2K. A Redditor claiming to be a Microsoft developer has given...