Microsoft has just released a new operating system version for older PCs still in use in various businesses.
By transforming these PCs into thin-client systems, Microsoft’s new operating system can help extend the lifespan of older computers.
Named “Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs“, this new operating system version is only available to customers under Microsoft’s Software Assurance program.
Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs is not a fully-featured operating system. However, it enhances security and management capabilities for systems that are too outdated to upgrade to Windows XP.
Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs is expected to officially launch at the end of this month.
This concept was first announced by Microsoft last September as part of their efforts to increase the value of Software Assurance.
Windows Fundamentals can only run a limited number of software applications directly on the system, including security tools, management tools, and text viewing applications. All enterprise applications operate based on a server—meaning these applications are installed on a remote server, and thin clients connect to that server to run the software.
According to developers, one advantage is that most older PC systems can still install and operate the latest security and management tools. Users will feel as though they are using Windows XP.
Users will still have a fully supported operating system.
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