We use Windows 10 mainly on the office laptops, not on the network. Our product mostly runs on Linux CentOS. We are using the latest version.
Senior Technical Specialist at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Easy to install and stable
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to install and stable."
- "There are a lot of frequent updates. They can reduce the number of updates and combine them into one monthly update. It also uses a lot of RAM and CPU, which should be fixed."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
It is easy to install and stable.
What needs improvement?
There are a lot of frequent updates. They can reduce the number of updates and combine them into one monthly update.
It also uses a lot of RAM and CPU, which should be fixed.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for two to three years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable. We haven't had any incidents related to its stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have around 200 users.
How are customer service and support?
Our company does not have an Office 365 subscription.
How was the initial setup?
Its installation is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
I installed it on my own. We have one staff member to manage it.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution, but it does not really require any recommendation. More than 50% of laptops have Windows 10 for sure.
I would rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Sales Specialist at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Setup is pretty straightforward and takes about 30 minutes
Pros and Cons
- "Setting up Windows 10 is pretty straightforward and takes about 30 minutes."
- "Security-wise, Windows 10 should be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 for running personal applications.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is the dominant OS in my market.
What needs improvement?
Security-wise, Windows 10 should be more stable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for several years. I don't remember exactly how many.
How are customer service and support?
I have a technical background, so I can resolve most issues myself.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up Windows 10 is pretty straightforward and takes about 30 minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You get a lifetime license for Windows 10 when you purchase your hardware.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Windows 10 nine out of 10. It serves my purposes, and I would recommend Windows 10 if somebody asked for my opinion.
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Storage Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Easy to use, useful online support, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is easy to use."
- "I prefer Linux over Windows 10 because the command prompt is better in Linux."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Windows 10 for running applications, such as VMware and Virtual Pass.
What is most valuable?
Windows 10 is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
I prefer Linux over Windows 10 because the command prompt is better in Linux.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately three years.
How are customer service and support?
There is a lot of support online. I had a problem with Windows 10 but I used the help online and I was able to fix the problem.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used previously Windows 7 and Windows 8.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution.
I rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Information Security Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
A very good user interface, great flexibility and stability
Pros and Cons
- "Good user interface, flexible and stable."
- "This is an expensive solution."
What is our primary use case?
This solution is for personal use. I'm a security engineer.
What is most valuable?
This product has a good user interface, is flexible and stable.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 is quite expensive, they could reduce the cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for five years.
How are customer service and technical support?
They provide good technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward, it took me about 20 minutes.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution a nine out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Lead Consultant at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
A stable and easily installable solution
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has good stability."
- "The installation consumes a lot of space and the response time is not as fast as it should be."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for running our personal applications.
What is most valuable?
We find the performance to be the most valuable.
What needs improvement?
It would be nice if the solution were more lightweight, such as is the case with Windows XP. The installation consumes a lot of space and the response time is not as fast as it should be.
Moreover, the solution could have better performance.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows 10 from the get-go, perhaps for the last ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution has good stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My guess is that the solution is scalable, although I have not had occasion to put this to the test.
How are customer service and technical support?
How was the initial setup?
Installation is straightforward.
It took under 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the installation on our own.
There are two people who are responsible for deployment and maintenance, one being an administrator and the other an engineer.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
While I am not the IT manager, I do know that the licensing costs comes with a subscription that is based on volume.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Prior to using, the solution we evaluated Linux, Windows and Ubuntu.
What other advice do I have?
We have 200 front desk users of the solution in our organization.
I would definitely recommend this product to others.
I rate Windows 10 as an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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