Microsoft's Project Centennial aims to make app installation and conversion in Windows easier and more secure. More details about the project are expected to be revealed at the BUILD developer conference.
Microsoft is allowing developers to convert applications for Windows platform through Project Centennial. According to Softpedia, Project Centennial will make installation and conversion of apps for Windows easier and more secure. The project reduces risk of malware infection by making app access available through the Windows Store.
With Project Centennial, apps can be converted to be compatible with Windows 10 and published to the Windows Store. Windows Central said that Microsoft is currently testing the project with Office Suite 2016. According to a Twitter user, Microsoft ported a new app, called Centennial Office Test1, to the store. This leads to speculations that the company is trying to publish Office apps to the Windows Store.
It seems that the test app can be installed on users' computers. The app has a download size of 960 MB and packages Word, PowerPoint, and Excel altogether.
However, Morning News USA reported that there is something wrong with the installed apps. Although the apps can be launched, they do not work properly yet. Some users even reported having trouble uninstalling the apps.
Since the Office Suite app is still in the middle of testing, users are advised to wait until Microsoft releases an official build. However, the tech company has not released any details regarding the specific launch of the app's final version. Microsoft could reveal more information about the Project Centennial at the BUILD developer conference.
The company is also expected to give updates on Project Islandwood at the conference. This project is one of the 3 bridges of Microsoft to make it easier for developers to publish apps for Windows platform through the official store. Project Islandwood will make it possible for developers to convert iOS apps for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile.
