Microsoft is looking at ways to shrink Windows 12 to facilitate more frequent updates.
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 12 is designed to be a modular system that allows for quick, regular updates without requiring much user involvement. A recent report has revealed this exciting news!
According to a report from Windows Central, Microsoft is introducing the “CorePC” concept in order to streamline the latest version of Windows 12.This plan echoes a previous attempt to modernize Windows through 10X–but this time, it will be supported by critical under-the-hood components for simpler OSing. Unfortunately, the last attempts were not successful and led to its cancellation–however, some parts have been retained as part of Windows 11.
CorePC is based on the innovative technique of “state separation”, which divides an operating system into separate storage locations. It is not certain whether these partitions will be accessible to users or not. Another great advantage offered by this approach is the fact that separating components into separate sections allows each partition to be managed and updated separately, thus enabling a faster and smoother update process for the Windows operating system.
Windows was once a large-scale, integrated system that received updates through service packs and feature releases. However, in 2020, Microsoft launched the Windows Feature Experience Pack, which gave access to certain features as well as “experiences” – these experiences refreshed some of the core elements of Windows independently of the regular update structure. Even apps like Microsoft Edge now have their own separate development path outside of the regular feature releases.
All signs point to Microsoft gradually making Windows more modular. CorePC will help by separating out some of the code, which will make it easier to implement this modern approach. In addition, a compatibility layer known as Neon could help older applications better adapt and migrate to this new format.
This new approach would have a number of potential advantages: another attempt by Microsoft to take on Chromebooks and Google's Chrome OS in the low-end PC market, while potentially introducing more demanding AI to the more powerful upper echelons.
Information source: pcworld.com
