You Can't Change the Default Browser or Switch To Google Search In Windows 10 S (betanews.com)

BrianFagioli quotes a report from BetaNews: If developers do start leveraging the Windows Store, the Windows 10 S experiment could take off, as users won't find a need to install legacy programs. This will largely depend on web browsers being available there, as many users dislike Edge. Thankfully, Microsoft is allowing third-party browser installs from the Windows Store. Unfortunately, there is a big catch -- you cannot change the default. Buried in the Windows 10 S FAQ, the following question is presented -- "Are there any defaults that I cannot change on my Windows 10 S PC?" Microsoft provides the answer: "Yes, Microsoft Edge is the default web browser on Microsoft 10 S. You are able to download another browser that might be available from the Windows Store, but Microsoft Edge will remain the default if, for example, you open an .htm file. Additionally, the default search provider in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer cannot be changed."

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Meanwhile, somewhere in Europe..

[SlashDread]

an anti-trust investigator wokeup.

Re:Meanwhile, somewhere in Europe..

[CanEHdian]

And that's when Microsoft will release a Windows 10 S N for Europe, an edition nobody will use ever.

Actually it'll be a single, generic edition called Windows 10 N S A, licensed for use outside the USA.

Re:Meanwhile, somewhere in Europe..

[thegarbz]

Edge has yet to shake off IE's reputation for poor security

No Edge has done that already. They have a new reputation of being unable to render simple websites and breaking more than providing content.

I just don't see anyone who's seriously making a choice between ChromeBooks and Windows S-books saying "Oh, sure, they're both as secure, we'll go with Windows".

If there's one thing that is actually certain here, it's that security will not come into consideration at all.

Re: Meanwhile, somewhere in Europe..

[Ralgha]

Edge is actually very secure, primarily because it doesn't work with most websites.

Was anyone else's first reaction to Windows S...

[arglebargle_xiv]

... "I guess the S stands for Shit"?

Window 10 S ucks

[Anonymous Coward]

This one goes in the trash bin.

Re:Was anyone else's first reaction to Windows S..

[arglebargle_xiv]

According to the summary, the S stands for sexperiment:

As in "Bend over and take Microsoft's Sexperiment up your Back Orifice", I assume.

Re:Was anyone else's first reaction to Windows S..

[jandersen]

... "I guess the S stands for Shit"?

Ah, but that is the selling point, you see, just listen to this wise tale:

In the beginning was the plan, and then the specification;
  And the plan was without form, and the specification was void.
  And darkness was on the faces of the implementors thereof;
  And they spake unto their leader, saying:
  "It is a crock of shit, and smells as of a sewer."
  And the leader took pity on them, and spoke to the project leader:
  "It is a crock of excrement, and none may abide the odor thereof."
  And the project leader spake unto his section head, saying:
  "It is a container of excrement, and it is very strong, such that none may abide it."
  The section head then hurried to his department manager, and informed him thus:
  "It is a vessel of fertilizer, and none may abide its strength."
  The department manager carried these words to his general manager, and spoke unto him saying:
  "It containeth that which aideth the growth of plants, and it is very strong."
  And so it was that the general manager rejoiced and delivered the good news unto the Vice President.
  "It promoteth growth, and it is very powerful."
  The Vice President rushed to the President's side, and joyously exclaimed:
  "This powerful new software product will promote the growth of the company!"
  And the President looked upon the product, and saw that it was very good.

(http://foldoc.org/SNAFU%20principle)