Re: Hardly a good time to push out a new version that interests no-one
It's a cunning plan. M$ have learnt that alternate versions are rubbish (Windows 8, Vista, Me ... ) so they're getting this one out when it doesn't matter much. The makers don't need the extra demand and can carry on with W10 "optional" on the boxes they do ship.
Then in 2023/2024, when supply's back to normal and W10's approaching end of life, they'll give us back the utility we want, hang onto the rounded corners and ta-da! Windows 12!
Manufacturers are happy, users are relieved and appreciate that M$ responded to criticism, a noble tradition is maintained, and all is well in the best of all possible worlds.