Microsoft waives Windows 10 'branches' for now

Microsoft will not begin using Windows 10's multiple update tracks, called "branches" by the Redmond, Wash. firm, until later this year, analysts said, and in the interim will continue to push all updates to everyone at the same time.

"We're not going to see anything concrete until we see Windows 10 Mobile," predicted Wes Miller of Directions on Microsoft, in an interview last week. "We only have one part of the family at this point."

Miller's bet is that Microsoft will wait until Windows 10 Mobile officially reaches production quality -- a milestone expected this fall -- before priming the branch pump. With Windows 10 Mobile out, the clan of operating systems will be in place.

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