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Windows 8 on ARM: the desktop will be present

On the ARM architecture the Windows 8 operating system will have access to a traditional desktop. This will provide users with a limited number of "traditional" programs.

News published on the February 10th, 2012 - 9:15 AM ET

Microsoft unveils Windows 8

Code named Windows 8, Microsoft’s next operating system will come with a more immersive user interface for everyone.

News published on the June 3rd, 2011 - 9:10 AM ET

Windows 8: additional customisation for Aero

Windows 8 will go a little further than its predecessor in the customisation options of the desktop with it to be possible to automatically configure the colour for all Aero elements depending on the background.

News published on the April 7th, 2011 - 9:45 AM ET

Windows 8: Metro style to be available on less powerful hardware?

An Aero Lite theme in Windows 8 should bring with it a user interface containing certain elements inherited from Windows Phone 7 and Metro.

News published on the March 14th, 2011 - 9:10 AM ET

Windows 8 : a Windows App Store ?

Microsoft clearly has the intention of offering a Windows Store for Windows 8, recognising the extraordinary growth seen by Apple.

News published on the June 29th, 2010 - 11:35 AM ET

Windows 8.1: file manager for Modern UI and the ReFS file system

A build is currently available on the web which continues to provide indications of the new features to appear in Windows 8.1. The stand out changes is an application for the management of files in the Modern UI environment and the arrival of the ...

News published on the April 18th, 2013 - 9:10 AM ET

Windows takes back market share: Windows 8 with 1.7%

After declining for six months, the Windows operating system has started to take back market share according to Net Applications. Windows 7 holds 45% of the global market, while Windows 8 has 1.7%.

News published on the January 2nd, 2013 - 3:55 PM ET

What can save the Xmas PC market? Not Windows 8, say analysts

<http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2012/11/29/analysts_down_on_windows8/> <quote> People wanted Win7, but there's no Vista effect now Analysts are lining up to denounce Microsoft's latest OS, claiming Windows 8 has been slow out of the ...

Message posted on the November 29th, 2012 - 12:46 PM ET

Windows 8 will be a mnonumental flop!!

http://www.bgr.com/2012/10/15/windows-8-criticism-manufacturer-response-overwhelmingly-negative/ Most PC vendors are extremely negative on the subject of Windows 8; most believe it will have either a negative or no impact at all on their sales. ...

Message posted on the October 15th, 2012 - 3:32 PM ET

Windows 8 Sales Grind to a Halt

Gee, what a surprise. "No one" predicted this ... well, actually, everyone except WinTrolls. Even avid Windows users and developers (like my younger brother) thought Microsoft was committing suicide with Windows 8. ~~ Windows 8 Sales ...

Message posted on the March 5th, 2013 - 10:39 PM ET

Ubuntu 12.10 64 bit installed along onto Pre-Installed Windows 8 System Woes (EFI related)

I have tried to install Ubuntu 12.10 on a system (Lenovo desktop) with Windows 8 pre-installed. The Windows 8 installation DVD is not provided. There is a separate 1TB drive for Ubuntu. The Ubuntu Live CD recognizes Windows 8, decides that the ...

Message posted on the February 22nd, 2013 - 10:52 AM ET

1985 is calling, and it has some lessons for Windows 8

http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/20/3671922/windows-1-0-microsoft-history-desktop-gracefully-failed Revisiting Windows 1.0: how Microsoft’s first desktop gracefully failed Two years ago today, when Windows 1.0 celebrated its 25th birthday, we ...

Message posted on the January 26th, 2013 - 4:40 PM ET

Windows 8 and Surface tablet have done 'well,' says Bill Gates

http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/25/3917154/bill-gates-windows-8-and-surface-tablet-have-done-well Is Windows 8 succeeding? We still don't know for sure, but at least part-time Microsoft chairman Bill Gates seems pleased with the progress of the new ...

Message posted on the January 26th, 2013 - 4:38 PM ET

Why Windows 8 remains vulnerable to new attacks

<http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/01/11/window-8-security-attacks-vulnerability/1807477/> <copied> For instance, Microsoft customers have never really been exposed to the types of threats now plaguing Android users. Until now, ...

Message posted on the January 14th, 2013 - 6:35 AM ET