2012 release

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The 2012 release tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions around Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, which was confirmed for a 2012 release by CEO Steve Ballmer. Topics include Windows 8 tutorials for users adapting to its new interface, as well as technical issues like Windows Live Movie Maker 2012 not starting on systems with DirectX 9 graphics cards. The tag also includes a thread about the game BioShock Infinite, set in 1912, though this is not directly related to Windows. Overall, the tag focuses on Windows 8's launch year and associated software compatibility.
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Tutorial

    Windows 8 first released to public in October 26 in 2012 and comes with completely different outlook and user interface. Integrating HTML5 and javascript to develop apps and games for windows 8 make it more attractive for app developer. As usual, Microsoft also releases Windows 8 Tutorial for...
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    You cannot start Windows Live Movie Maker 2012 when a graphics card that only supports DirectX 9 is

    Fixes an issue in which you cannot start Windows Live Movie Maker 2012 on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. This issue occurs when a graphics card that only supports DirectX 9 is installed on the computer. More...
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    Microsoft Confirms Windows 8 Availability in 2012

    Link RemovedBig News for Those Anticipating Windows 8! It's being covered all over the news now. Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer on Monday confirmed that Windows 8, the next iteration of the software giant's operating system, will be available in 2012. Speaking at a Microsoft Developer...
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    Ballmer: It's Called Windows 8 And It's Coming In 2012

    At a developers' conference in Japan, Steve Ballmer revealed two points about the next version of Windows. It's called Windows 8 -- at least now -- and it's coming out in 2012. Source: Yahoo! News
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    Will Steven Sinofsky break the Windows 8 silence?

    By Joe Wilcox, Betanews The same day Steve Ballmer announces that Windows 8 will ship in 2012, the man in charger of OS development joins the D Conference last minute. The planets are aligning around a big Windows 8 debut next week. Link Removed Link Removed Link Removed Link Removed...
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    VIDEO Bioshock Infinite: Exploring the Floating City of Columbia and Its Philosophical Themes

    Irrational games are at it again, announcing another game in the series which include System Shock 2 (with Looking Glass Studios), BioShock and BioShock 2 where they provided character and environment art for their impressive city of Rapture. BioShock: Infinite takes place in 1912 in a city...
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