The announcement of Windows 11was one of Microsofts biggest surprises in years.
The idea was to deliver Windows as a service, after all.
Windows 10 was supposed to be in a state of constant improvement.
But I should have known Windows 10 was on its way out.
Even though Windows 11 isnt the most revolutionary update, it was destined to happen.
And thats a good thing: updating Windows 10 ad infinitum was getting soboring.
These eventually arrived with fun, creative names like the Windows 10 May 2021 Update.
It was confusing for your average consumer, and positively soporific for enthusiasts.
Windows 10 was constantly evolving, but in doing so it sometimes left everyday consumers behind.
Lets just say Windows 10 December 2021 Update doesnt quite make for as good a headline as Windows 11.
Contrast Windows 10s updates with those to macOS, Android, and iOS.
Thats what makes Windows 11 exciting.
But theres power in a name.
Its not clear how Microsoft will approach updates for Windows 11 and beyond.
Whichever direction Microsoft takes, I doubt itll maintain any pretense that it will update Windows 11 forever.
