Windows desktop apps are the future (with or without Windows)
Summary
At a glance, it’s easy to say this is just about Windows business applications, or it’s just about PC gaming, or it’s just about people wanting to offer access to decades’ worth of software on their devices. While this is only for businesses at the moment, internal documents show Microsoft is working on Windows 365 cloud PC plans for home users. New technologies don’t require developers to abandon their traditional desktop apps anymore; they can now integrate new features into their existing Windows applications. Valve put a lot of time and effort into Proton, a compatibility layer that lets Windows games run on Linux. But Valve put a lot of work into providing an easy experience — and making sure Windows software runs well on their Linux system.