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General => Tech Chat => Topic started by: Tom on April 06, 2014, 09:43:57 PM

Title: MS Makes Windows 8 Free for smart devices under 9 inches.
Post by: Tom on April 06, 2014, 09:43:57 PM
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
Title: Re: MS Makes Windows 8 Free for smart devices under 9 inches.
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: MS Makes Windows 8 Free for smart devices under 9 inches.
Post by: 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..
Title: Re: MS Makes Windows 8 Free for smart devices under 9 inches.
Post by: Mr. Analog on April 07, 2014, 10:06:01 AM
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...
Title: Re: MS Makes Windows 8 Free for smart devices under 9 inches.
Post by: Darren Dirt on April 07, 2014, 01:12:34 PM
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