Nick
In Remembrance
Windows 10 is different as there will be no service packs. Instead, Microsoft plans to issue updates as and when they are ready, rather than batching them together in one huge update. The primary reason for this is that Windows Updates will be automatically downloaded for most users without choice as to which updates they want installed. This applies to Windows 10 Home editions, whereas Pro editions and higher allow more flexibility.
Microsoft's lifecycle fact sheet also says that support for Windows 10 only applies if the user has the latest updates in place. However, Microsoft notes that it's possible that some devices and computers won't be able to handle every update.
What isn't yet clear is what happens if Windows 10 is simply updated indefinitely, rather than replaced with another operating system. The most likely explanation is that Microsoft is simply keeping its options open and not making any promises it can't live up to. It seems pretty much certain that at the very least it will continue issuing security updates for as long as Windows 10 is the latest edition and people are still running it. (Source: businessinsider.com)
Microsoft's lifecycle fact sheet also says that support for Windows 10 only applies if the user has the latest updates in place. However, Microsoft notes that it's possible that some devices and computers won't be able to handle every update.
What isn't yet clear is what happens if Windows 10 is simply updated indefinitely, rather than replaced with another operating system. The most likely explanation is that Microsoft is simply keeping its options open and not making any promises it can't live up to. It seems pretty much certain that at the very least it will continue issuing security updates for as long as Windows 10 is the latest edition and people are still running it. (Source: businessinsider.com)
