http://techreport.com/news/26265/smartphones-and-tablets-under-9-get-windows-for-free
Wow. I am surprised. This would NOT have happened under Balmer, I can say that much.
This may be the smartest business move MS has made in years. I'm sure this will lead manufacturers to take a closer look at windows again. And MS is including a 1 year free license to Office 365, which may entice consumers.
Windows might be a viable competitor in the mobile space once again :o
Y'know what the funny thing is? Windows 8 isn't bad on mobile devices.
Quote from: Mr. Analog on April 07, 2014, 09:29:24 AM
Y'know what the funny thing is? Windows 8 isn't bad on mobile devices.
If ONLY using native apps..
Quote from: Lazybones on April 07, 2014, 10:02:31 AM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on April 07, 2014, 09:29:24 AM
Y'know what the funny thing is? Windows 8 isn't bad on mobile devices.
If ONLY using native apps..
And not changing the DPI settings...
Quote from: Mr. Analog on April 07, 2014, 09:29:24 AM
Y'know what the funny thing is? Windows 8 isn't bad on mobile devices.
Bold move? Or desperate?
http://www.muktware.com/2014/04/can-microsofts-free-windows-compete-linux-android/25059