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The thread discusses concerns about Microsoft's support for ARM processors in Windows 8, with analysts warning that this integration might complicate deployment timelines and force difficult decisions for companies and manufacturers until at least 2013. The overall tone reflects caution and awareness of potential challenges associated with ARM support during that period. A later post briefly expresses appreciation for a cybersecurity plan by Microsoft, highlighting its effectiveness in protecting against cyber attacks; this comment is more complimentary and unrelated to the earlier discussion.

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Microsoft's announcement that it will support ARM processors could cause the company serious problems with Windows 8 deployments, analysts have warned.

Three analysts from Directions on Microsoft, all former Microsoft employees, said in a webcast that the ARM integration of Windows 8 will take until at least 2013, and will leave companies and manufacturers facing tough choices in the next two years.

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