Although Microsoft did not ultimately release the Windows 10X system based on Windows Core OS, Microsoft has never given up on creating a modern PC experience. Recently, Windows Central revealed Microsoft's new plan: Windows CorePC.
Windows CorePC is positioned as a modern Windows platform, suitable for different product forms, and can be configured with different levels of Win32 compatibility according to the actual situation of the device. It also has AI capabilities.
The biggest difference between CorePC and existing Windows is:#
CorePC adopts a state separation design, which uses a "read-only partition" for faster updates and a more secure system.
Currently, at least three versions of CorePC are under development:
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Education Edition CorePC: Edge, web applications, Android applications. Some entry-level devices have started testing with CorePC. The Education Edition CorePC has reduced the volume by 60%-75% compared to Windows 11 SE, targeting competition with Chromebooks.
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Standard Edition CorePC: Corresponds to the current version of Windows. The system is more secure and updates more quickly. Microsoft is developing an internal Win32 application compatibility layer codenamed "Neon" for this CorePC branch.
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Silicon-optimized CorePC: Focuses on AI capabilities. Some AI features include providing application jumps based on content and copying and pasting image content. Some AI features have certain hardware requirements.
CorePC currently does not have a specific release date, but Microsoft hopes to launch it in 2024 with the codename "Hudson Valley".
Original article link: Windows 12 will provide "CorePC" platform update experience, focusing on modularity, security, and AI capabilities