As I have just said in another thread, I don't think MS have ever called it Windows 9, but only referred to "the next OS". They have consistently called the builds Threshold.
Windows 10 editions specially destined for the EU, Switzerland, and South Korea (though South Korean editions have "KN") have the letter "N" (for Not with Media Player) suffixed to their names (e.g., Windows 10 Enterprise N) and do not have media-related technologies like Windows Media Player or Camera. There are N editions for all Windows 10 versions except Mobile, Mobile Enterprise, and IoT Core. Microsoft was required to create the "N" editions of Windows after the European Commission ruled in 2004 that it needed to provide a copy of Windows without Windows Media Player tied in. The costs of the N Editions are the same as the full versions, as the "Media Feature Pack" can be downloaded without charge from Microsoft.
Those editions lack at least the following functionality:[citation needed]
Play or create:
- Audio CDs
- Digital media files
- Video DVDs
- Organize content in a media library
- Create playlists
- Convert audio CDs to digital media files
- View artist and title information of digital media files
- View album art of music files
- Transfer music to personal music players
- Record and play back TV broadcasts after
- Internet Explorer does not include playback for:
- Adaptive streaming
- Digital Rights Management (DRM)
It is possible to add the missing functionality with third-party software or with the Media Feature Pack, Groove Music and Xbox Video from Microsoft.
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Home is designed for use in PCs, tablets and 2-in-1 PCs. It includes all consumer-directed features and is the equivalent to basic Windows 8, 8.1, Windows 7 Home Basic, and Home Premium.[citation needed]
In Windows 10 Home, it is not possible to make changes to how the Windows Update works - it is automatic, and one cannot choose which updates will be downloaded and installed. It is possible to postpone the restart of the system, but after some time, the system will restart on its own. By contrast, the Windows Pro and Enterprise editions both have an option to postpone updates completely, which can be further customized so that the system will ask the user which updates they wish to download. Windows 10 Home, however, does not support this feature.
Other restrictions include the inability to use remote desktop to access a computer that is running home edition (however one can remote desktop out of such a machine).[citation needed]
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Pro is comparable with Windows 8 Pro, Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate, and Windows Vista Business and Ultimate. It builds on the Home edition and adds features essential for businesses, and functionally equivalent to Windows 8.1 Pro.[citation needed]
Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 10 Enterprise provides all the features of Windows 10 Pro, with additional features to assist with IT-based organizations, and is functionally equivalent to Windows 8.1 Enterprise.[citation needed]
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (Long Term Servicing Branch) is similar to Windows 10 Enterprise but will not receive any feature updates, gives companies more control over the update process and is the most stripped down edition of Windows 10 available. It lacks the following applications and features:[citation needed]
Store including most modern apps like Xbox, Contacts, etc.
There are only four remaining modern apps: Contact Support, Search, Settings, and Windows Feedback
It is also not possible to reinstall the Store
Cortana
Edge
The following applications are replaced with their old counterpart:[citation needed]
Modern Calculator is replaced with the original calc.exe
Windows 10 Education
Windows 10 Education provides all Windows 10 Enterprise features, designed for use in schools, colleges, and universities. It will be available with Microsoft's Academic Volume Licensing, in a manner similar to Windows 8.1 Enterprise.
Windows 10 Mobile
Windows 10 Mobile is designed for smartphones and
ryobi router table reviews . It includes all basic consumer features, including Continuum capability. It is the de facto successor of Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows RT.
Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise
Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise provides all the features in Windows 10 Mobile, with additional features to assist with IT-based organizations, in a manner similar to Windows 8.1 Enterprise, but optimized for mobile devices.
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise
Windows 10 IoT Core
Windows 10 IoT Core is a version of Windows 10 designed specifically for use in small footprint, low-cost devices and IoT scenarios. It is a rebranded version of Microsoft's earlier embedded operating systems, Windows Embedded.
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