CrAKeN Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Windows 10 S does not allow command-line tools to run Windows 10 S is an operating system that’s limited to Windows Store apps, but although at first glance it looks like everything that’s published in the Store should work on it, that’s not necessarily true. In a blog post today, Microsoft’s Rich Turner explains that just because an app is published in the Windows Store, this doesn’t necessarily mean “it’s safe and suitable for running in Windows 10 S.” As a result, there are apps that won’t be allowed on Microsoft’s new OS, and these include command-line apps, shells and consoles. It’s not hard to see where this is going. Linux distributions, even though they will be published in the Windows Store, will not be allowed to run on Windows 10 S because they are treated like command-line tools that are blocked by default due to security concerns. Linux distros getting broader access to the OS UWP apps run in a secure sandbox, while applications that are ported to the Windows Store with Project Centennial are provided with broader access to the operating system, but they are closely verified by the company before getting the go-ahead. Linux distributions, however, are part of a different category. “Linux distro store packages are an exotic type of app package that are published to the Windows Store by known partners. Users find and install distros , safely, quickly, and reliably via the Windows Store app,” Turner explains. “Once installed, however, distro’s should be treated as command-line tools that run outside the UWP sandbox & secure runtime infrastructure. They run with the capabilities granted to the local user - in the same way as Cmd and PowerShell do.” This basically means that Linux distributions won’t be allowed to run on Windows 10 S, as the simple fact that they are treated as non-UWP command-line apps provides them with more access to the system and therefore could create additional security risks that Microsoft does not agree with. As a result, users who want to run Llinux distributions on their devices shouldn’t stay with Windows 10 S, and in case of buying the Surface Laptop, upgrading to Windows 10 Pro is the thing to do. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straycat19 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Well, now we know what the 'S' stands for .... Shitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coromonadalix Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 And S for Stupid Os, M$soft should focus on windows 10 stability before putting another versions out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luisam Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I'm not a Windows 10 user because I've tested it and didn't like it and because my computer and peripherics are too old to run it comfortably. But "detractors" should take note that Windows 10 S is a feature-limited edition of Windows 10 designed primarily for low-end devices in the education market conceived to be a competitor to Chrome OS. It has a faster initial setup and login process, and allows devices to be provisioned using a USB drive with the "Set Up School PCs" app. It is understood that users can only install software from Windows Store and system settings are locked to only allow Microsoft Edge as the default web browser with Bing as its search engine. If someone has Windows 10 S and don't like its limitations, it may be upgraded to Windows 10 Pro to enable unrestricted use. I guess that Microsoft believes that, being an OS for the educational market, it will be used mostly on school computers which by default can't be modified and being most of the users kids, they really shouldn't mind and probably not even understand the difference between Edge & Bing compared to othes browsers and search engines. In any case, I'm quite sure that hackers will find a way to bypass limitations to enjoy Windows 10 S on those low-en devices which come with this version, specially admiting the use other browsers like Google Chrome and Firefox and Google as search engine, way better than Bing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylence Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Why people get surprised? they even ban 3rd party browsers, let alone linux distros lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
software182 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Seriously, do people download or use the app from Windows Store? Last time i check was 4 years ago. Too many useless crap app... The good thing abou it was Asphalt Game, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nIGHT Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 What? There is a search engine called Bing? (pun intended) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Those distros in the store are not Linux no way it's a oxymoron to call it Linux when it uses the Windows Kernel It dont even use Linux the correct name would be GnuWindows .. Look at it this way the Laptop will be cheaper if you buy it with this crap because it's free to the vendors you can always use the zoom tool and get real windows 10 free for Accessibility use or you can wipe it and put real Linux on it most likely you could dual boot Linux with it too but who wants this shit as a daily driver ? It would take someone who never used Linux or really don't understand what Linux is too call something that runs off Windows Kernel Linux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Israeli_Eagle Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 WIn 10 S means only double shitty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 30 minutes ago, Israeli_Eagle said: WIn 10 S means only double shitty!! You will be able to buy a laptop at a $189 it takes 20 mins to replace it with Linux . People have been doing this with chormebooks along time now . Linux users just love these because if you buy a PC with Linux it cost more than with windows on them. How to install Linux on a Chromebook http://www.pcworld.com/article/3187441/computers/how-to-install-linux-on-a-chromebook.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Israeli_Eagle Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 2 hours ago, steven36 said: You will be able to buy a laptop at a $189 it takes 20 mins to replace it with Linux . People have been doing this with chormebooks along time now . Linux users just love these because if you buy a PC with Linux it cost more than with windows on them. How to install Linux on a Chromebook http://www.pcworld.com/article/3187441/computers/how-to-install-linux-on-a-chromebook.html 1. I will never buy any ready-made PC and 2. also never with any OS together. So... Also for sure never any laptop/notebook/tablet/whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 3 hours ago, Israeli_Eagle said: 1. I will never buy any ready-made PC and 2. also never with any OS together. So... Also for sure never any laptop/notebook/tablet/whatever. 2. it don't matter if you buy or build one the hardware is already backdoored by the NSA on top that install old version of windows were the NSA backdoors works from many years ago All your computers are belong to us: the dystopian future of security is now https://www.turnkeylinux.org/blog/all-your-computers-are-belong-to-us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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