Microsoft surprised the world by naming its new version of Windows as ‘Windows 10’ and not Windows 9.
Where did Windows 9 fade off? Why did Microsoft directly jump from Windows 8 to Windows 10? Windows 8 straight to 10? Where did 9 go? I hope 7 didn't eat 9. These were some of the questions posted on Twitter by its fans.
Joe Belfiore stated, ‘Windows 10 is built for ‘screens from 4 to 80 inches. The fullness in this upgraded version of the Windows product seems more appropriate in giving it a name ‘Windows 10’ comparatively. Its fullness applies to Windows Phone, too, which will see Windows 10 as its next major upgrade.’
In an interview with Tech radar, Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President of Microsoft's Operating Systems Group, said ‘Windows 9 name ‘wouldn't be right’ given the new One Microsoft internal strategy. Hence the move to Windows 10.’
Till date, the company hasn’t been that clear in giving out an explanation for skipping Windows 9. The different possibilities of naming it Windows 10 is as follow:
Windows 9 could prove bad luck to Microsoft: Reports state that the number ‘9’ is considered as an unlucky number in Japan. So Microsoft decided not to create a name, which will bring ill will to this upgraded version of Windows.
Another reason can be that the company wanted its users remember that the Windows OS features their most demanded feature the ‘Start Menu’. The company expects its fans to rate this OS as ‘10 out of 10’.
Windows 10 can segregate between corporate and personal data in an organised manner. The company claims that this Windows version has created new concepts like modern managements and customised stores.
