Microsoft could shift its development efforts on the Windows 10 desktop to a desktop that would be more stable, dependable, flexible, and proven.

Forget about a version of the desktop with a Windows 10 interface running on the Linux kernel and finally admit that Microsoft Linux might be the best solution for today’s world.Ī full-on Linux distribution released by Microsoft would mean less frustration for all involved. I’m talking about diving deep into the Linux waters. I’m talking moon landing-sized leap–one that will make life a lot easier for all involved. The Linux that Vaughan-Nichols suggests could be a good stepping stone for Microsoft, but I believe the company needs to make a much bigger leap. That leverage could easily come by way of Linux, but not the Linux you’re probably thinking of. Azure has become Microsoft’s new world cash cow–so much so the company that has enjoyed a stranglehold on the desktop market has begun to realize there might be better ways to leverage the desktop. Microsoft’s cloud computing service, as well as AWS and Google Cloud, have been massive driving forces in an ever-changing industry. Tech companies that refuse to evolve, fail. However, as with everything in the tech industry, evolution happens. SEE: Microsoft Build 2020 Highlights (TechRepublic Premium) Microsoft Linux: Why it’s the best solutionĪt one point, the big cash cow for Microsoft was software–Windows and Microsoft Office to be exact. It makes sense, especially given how hard Microsoft is working on Windows Subsystem for Linux, but from everything I’ve witnessed over the last few years, I think there’s a conclusion to be drawn that makes even more sense for Microsoft. Vaughan-Nichols posits that the next logical step would be the Windows interface running on top of the Linux kernel.

Raymond’s point of view that we are nearing the last phase of the desktop wars.

Vaughan-Nichols penned an outstanding piece on sister site ZDNet titled Linux-based Windows makes perfect sense in which he discussed Eric S. He explains why this would be a win-win for Microsoft, IT pros, users, and the Linux community. Microsoft Linux is the next evolution of the Microsoft desktop operating system, argues Jack Wallen. Could Microsoft be en route to dumping Windows in favor of Linux?

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