Windows 10, What Makes It the Best Operating System?

Despite the fact that the latest version of the Windows operating system, Windows 11, was released on October 5, 2021, Windows 10 remains the most popular Windows OS for desktop computers, with over a billion active devices still using it. Even with the newer, sleeker Windows 11, Microsoft continues to support Windows 10 through service updates until October 14, 2025. But why, after 8 years (Windows 10 was officially released on July 29, 2015), does Windows 10 still hold the reputation as the best Windows OS for desktops?

To answer this, we need to delve into the past. As you may know, every Windows operating system consists of a kernel that manages all processes in the computer, drivers that enable device functionality, configuration files (settings and preferences set by the user), a command processor that interprets commands into executable OS instructions, and a GUI - graphical user interface. Since the release of Windows 7 on October 22, 2009, each subsequent Windows OS (specifically the kernel) has been an evolution of the previous one. The differences lie primarily in the GUI, bundled software, and settings. Interestingly, this subtle variation determines the pricing of different Windows OS versions.

Before the release of Windows 10, Microsoft made a significant announcement: Windows 10 would work across all devices and be the final version of Windows. There would be no more new Windows OS versions; instead, Windows would evolve through upgrades, similar to how Linux distributions operate. Honestly, back in 2015, this saddened us as Windows users who always anticipated the next big release. Despite that, we also appreciate using Linux distributions.

Windows 10 on Android

The second piece of news that definitely had a significant impact on Windows users transitioning to the Windows 10 operating system was the marketing statement that Windows 10 would be free. However, we later realized that this offer only applied to those who had Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 installed. Despite many users expecting Windows 10 to work exclusively on 64-bit processor architecture, it turned out that you could install Windows 10 even on a 32-bit processor. From its release until December 2017, you could download a small program and upgrade your previous Windows OS to Windows 10 with just one click.

A few years before the release of Windows 10, we were fortunate. Thanks to substantial savings, we visited a computer store, purchased their most powerful machine, and requested additional upgrades. Back then, having such a PC in Serbia was rare. Even the technicians assembling the computer were a bit envious. We bought a licensed Windows Professional 7 Edition OS and didn’t regret spending that much money. During that time, Windows 8 and 8.1 were mainly seen in computer schools or pre-installed on newer laptops. However, they were definitely not as popular as Windows 7. Believe it or not, there are still people today who have an old computer with Windows 7 installed. So, we welcomed the summer of 2015 by transitioning from Windows Professional 7 Edition to Windows Professional 10 Edition.

Which versions of the Windows 10 operating system have been released?

Windows, an Introduction to the Operating System That Forever Changed Humanity

Can you imagine a world without the Windows operating system? I think the answer to this question depends on the generation. However, there was a time before the advent of the Windows operating system, more precisely before November 20, 1985. Computers were in their infancy and far from being as powerful as they are today. Back then, only a few could afford a computer. Users relied on operating systems based on the command line, devoid of any graphical interface. They had to input text commands to run programs or perform computing tasks.

These operating systems were quite complex and required users to have some programming knowledge. Among them, MS-DOS - Microsoft Disk Operating System stood out. It reigned over the computer world from August 12, 1981, until the late ‘90s. MS-DOS was a text-based operating system with a command-line interface, providing better file and program management. But it wasn’t just an operating system; it was the first commercially widespread OS for personal computers. The very first commercial operating system was GM-NAA I/O, produced in 1956 by General Motors’ research division for their IBM 704.

MS-DOS played a crucial role in popularizing computers during the 1980s and early 1990s. Its widespread use was partly due to the fact that it came bundled with many early IBM and IBM-PC compatible computers. Additionally, numerous software packages and games of that era were written specifically for MS-DOS. Although MS-DOS is no longer the dominant OS, it left a lasting impact on the history of computing and paved the way for broader adoption of personal computers.

Microsoft Windows Wallpaper

Although in 1973, Xerox PARC developed the Alto personal computer, which had a bitmap display and was the first computer to demonstrate the metaphor of a desktop and a GUI - Graphical User Interface. However, the first personal computer with a GUI is considered to be the Apple Lisa, introduced by Apple in 1983. Unfortunately, despite its technological advancements, the Apple Lisa did not achieve commercial success due to its high price. Its initial cost was around $10,000, even though it was a pioneer in applying a graphical user interface.

Nevertheless, its key concepts and technologies paved the way for later successful Apple products, such as the Macintosh computer, which became an icon in the world of computing and technology. Then, on November 20, 1985, Microsoft Corporation introduced the first Windows operating system, which served as the foundation for today’s more modern Windows versions. Windows 1.0 introduced a graphical interface with a mouse, allowing users to interact with the computer through icons and windows by clicking the mouse, rather than typing on the keyboard. This made working on computers much more intuitive and easier for the average user.

Since then, the Windows operating system has continuously evolved, improving its functionalities and user experience. Today, Windows exists in various versions and has become one of the most popular operating systems worldwide, used across different devices, from desktop computers and laptops to tablets and smartphones. To understand how these developments unfolded, We recommend watching the movie Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999), which portrays true events related to the rise of personal 
computing.

An Overview of Windows Operating System Development

Unapredite svoj razvoj Java aplikacija sa Spring radnim okvirom

Kada tek počnete da učite Java programiranje, obično kodirate manje programe kako biste se upoznali sa osnovnim konceptima i pravilima Java programskog jezika. Kada steknete malo više iskustva, počinjete da razvijate sopstvene projekte, ali shvatite da ima još mnogo toga što treba da naučite o Java programskom jeziku. Za razliku od drugih programskih jezika, Java je vrlo kompleksan programski jezik i koristi se za razvijanje velikih projekata, što može biti zbunjujuće i za najiskusnije programere. Java programski jezik nudi mnogo mogućnosti, ali kodiranje u ovom jeziku može zahtevati veliki broj linija koda i često dovodi do grešaka. Osim toga, proces testiranja i uključivanja drugih elemenata u projekat može biti vrlo spor i zahtevan. Ako niste upoznati sa radnim okvirima za Java programski jezik, može biti teško da se nosite sa svim ovim izazovima. Stoga, preporučuje se da čak i početnici u Java programiranju uče i koriste radne okvire koji olakšavaju razvoj projekata. Radni okviri za Java programski jezik; kao što su Spring, Hibernate i Apache Struts 1 nude mnoge funkcije koje olakšavaju razvoj veb aplikacija i mikroservisa, omogućavajući programerima da brzo razvijaju i skaliraju svoje projekte. Korišćenje radnih okvira takođe može pomoći u smanjenju količine koda koji je potrebno napisati i smanjiti broj grešaka u projektu, pre svega zbog bolje optimizacije i organizacije svih poslovnih i drugih procesa koji proističu iz vašeg projekta.

( Spring radni okvir, jedan od najpopularnijih Java radni okvira )

Pogledajmo koji se to najčešći frameworks – radni okviri koriste u Java projektima.

• Spring – jedan od najpopularnijih Java radni okvira, koji se koristi za izgradnju veb aplikacija, mikroservisa i drugih aplikacija. Nudi mnoge korisne funkcionalnosti poput sigurnosni, obrada transakcija, kontrole pristupa i druge.

• Hibernate – popularan radni okvir za rad sa bazama podataka, koji omogućava programerima da lako izvršavaju CRUD operacije, kao i upite i pretrage u bazama podataka.

• Apache Struts 1 – je stariji radni okvir otvorenog koda za izgradnju veb aplikacija koji pruža odličnu podršku za MVC arhitekturu.

• Apache Struts 2 – je noviji radni okvir otvorenog koda za izgradnju veb aplikacija koji pruža odličnu podršku za MVC arhitekturu ali i podršku za AJAX.

• Play Framework – je moderni veb radni okvir koji se koristi za izgradnju brzih i skalabilnih veb aplikacija.

• JSF – JavaServer Faces – je radni okvir za izgradnju veb aplikacija koji se oslanja na komponente, dok omogućava programerima da brzo i lako izgrađuju korisnički interfejse.

• JavaFX – je radni okvir za izgradnju desktop aplikacija koji omogućava programerima da brzo i lako izgrade interaktivne aplikacije sa bogatim grafičkim interfejsom.

• Apache Wicket – je radni okvir koji se koristi za izgradnju veb aplikacija i koji se oslanja na komponente i omogućava programerima da brzo i lako izgrade kompleksne aplikacije.

• Dropwizard – je radni okvir koji se koristi za izgradnju mikroservisa.

• Itd.

Postoji još i drugih radnih okvira za Java programski jezik koji se koriste u različitim aplikacijama i projektima, dok izbor radnog okvira isključivo zavisi od specifičnih zahteva projekta i preferencija programera. Imajte samo u vidu da vi možete da koristite više radni okvira u istom projektu, kad to ima smisla ili bolje rečeno kad su radni okviri kompatabilni kao npr. Spring i Hibernate. Mi ćemo se u ovom tutorijalu baviti Spring radnim okvirom i mogućnostima koje on pruža.

Spring radni okvir