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As with all versions of Windows 10 built on Windows Core OS, Polaris will feature CShell, Microsoft's upcoming universal shell that's shared across devices. The Polaris composer will offer the traditional desktop environment that PC users are already accustomed to. The current Windows Shell is one of the major legacy components that Microsoft is replacing in Polaris; along with leaving behind legacy components and apps like Notepad or Paint, in favor of a UWP-first experience just like Windows 10 Mobile.
Existing Windows users won't be able to upgrade or switch to Polaris, nor will eventual Polaris users be able to upgrade to traditional Windows 10 Pro. Though, it is important to stress that the Windows 10 available today will be sticking around for the power-users or gamers that need it. Polaris and Windows 10 Pro will exist in unison, with Polaris only being available on new devices that ship with it. It is likely that Polaris will launch as a replacement for Windows 10 S, which would make sense as Polaris is essentially a "purer" version of Windows 10 S.
Microsoft needs to defend its PC market share before Google or Apple take over with lightweight ARM-first laptops, tablets, and 2-in-1s that suit the needs of the typical user just fine. This is what Microsoft is hoping to achieve with Polaris.
Microsoft is building a 'modern' version of Windows 10 for PCs with Windows Core OS
Existing Windows users won't be able to upgrade or switch to Polaris, nor will eventual Polaris users be able to upgrade to traditional Windows 10 Pro. Though, it is important to stress that the Windows 10 available today will be sticking around for the power-users or gamers that need it. Polaris and Windows 10 Pro will exist in unison, with Polaris only being available on new devices that ship with it. It is likely that Polaris will launch as a replacement for Windows 10 S, which would make sense as Polaris is essentially a "purer" version of Windows 10 S.
Microsoft needs to defend its PC market share before Google or Apple take over with lightweight ARM-first laptops, tablets, and 2-in-1s that suit the needs of the typical user just fine. This is what Microsoft is hoping to achieve with Polaris.
Microsoft is building a 'modern' version of Windows 10 for PCs with Windows Core OS
