Microsoft transitioned from naming Windows updates 'Spring' and 'Fall' to 'H1' and 'H2' to address global inconsistencies and Northern Hemisphere bias. A colleague highlighted the seasonal difference felt in the Southern Hemisphere, prompting this naming change. Although previous names like 'Creators Update' appealed to marketing, the updated system emphasizes practicality. Microsoft now releases one major Windows update each year in the second half, following feedback on earlier, problematic updates that necessitated a more cautious approach to feature releases in previous versions.
One of my colleagues raised his hand. He grew up in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are opposite from those in the Northern Hemisphere. He pointed out that naming the updates Spring and Fall shows a Northern Hemisphere bias and is not inclusive of our customers in the Southern Hemisphere.
The change makes a lot of sense, although calling something the 'Creators Update' is probably a good deal friendlier to marketers than a letter and a number.
Microsoft has since moved away from shipping two major feature updates of Windows per annum in favor of only one in the second half of each year when the Windows version is changed.
Chen's story goes back to the days of Windows 10, when Microsoft was trying to show a more dynamic and exciting side. It took disasters such as the document-destroying Windows 10 October 2018 Update for the company to realize that a more sober approach was needed.
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