Microsoft is ditching Windows 10 S for ‘S Mode’

Microsoft is revamping Windows 10 S, its version of Windows 10 customized for students, from a standalone operating system to a version of Windows 10. Its new incarnation will be called “S Mode,” and will roll out next year. 

The mode will restrict Windows 10 to only run certain apps from the Microsoft store. These include Office 365, which has a version designed for students and teachers. 

While rumors of S Mode dropped last month, Microsoft corporate vice president of operating systems Joe Belfiore confirmed them in a tweet on Tuesday.  Read more…

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