Certain fonts which were formerly packaged in the Windows image are now downloaded from Features on Demand, resulting in a possible regression from Windows 8.1 that is by design. This article explains this feature change and effects and provides separate guidance for end users, OEMs and system...
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We’ve been investing heavily over the last year in education software to drive a breakthrough in learning outcomes. We’ve developed technology like Windows Ink in Windows 10, which enables students to write on their device as naturally as a piece of paper, delivering up to 36 percent better test...
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We are excited to be in Berlin at IFA 2015, where consumer electronics and appliance makers from around the world are sharing their latest product and technology innovations. We’re pleased to support our partners who have announced new Windows 10 devices that will be available for holiday.
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According to an article by Zdnet Journo Mary Jo Foley Microsoft Has confimed that August will see the release of RTM 8.1. Some thought it would be around August first but it looks like this date has been pushed back:
Reference:
Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 to RTM by August | ZDNet
The Verge has revealed more details on the Windows Blue release:
Reference:
Windows Blue public preview planned for Build developer conference | The Verge
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Some interesting statistics regarding PC (desktop / laptop) sales over the past year from multiple top tier OEMs showing a somewhat flat or even a mild decline in most instances (excepting ASUS).
Not sure what the take away should be from the article, as there seems to be the usual speculation...
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As you may know that Microsoft is making its own "Surface" tablet as well as its own smartphone. And it seems their intention is to make everything like notebooks, desktops, ultrabooks themselves, just like Apple does and this has already created tension between MS and the OEMs. May be MS...
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According to available information, it looks like OEMs will likely be paying almost double the price for Windows RT (Windows 8 for ARM) versus what they've payed in the past for Windows 7.
As explained in the article, there may be some underlying strategy and logic for the cost but it seems a...
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Microsoft is considering another run at the hardware business, this time with a tablet PC of its own making. That's the rumor, anyway. Supply chain sources tell occasionally reliable Taiwanese trade mag DigiTimes that the company has approached Texas Instruments and a few other OEMs about...
Closed is the new open Microsoft is becoming more like Apple by bringing some hardware discipline to Windows 8 tablets, to the annoyance of OEMs who've had decades of freedom.… Server Hosting Solutions
Source: Yahoo! News
Microsoft reportedly will demonstrate its Windows 8 tablet operating system next week, according to a report. Three existing Asian hardware partners could be good launch candidates.
Source: Yahoo! News
siliconbits writes "At CeBIT 2011, we went around the stands from some of the biggest component manufacturers in the world and asked them a simple question, would you consider bringing out ARM products (barebones, laptops, tablets, motherboards) for Windows 8? The answer was a unanimous yes...
The final version of Microsoft's first update pack for its Windows 7 operating system should be arriving soon for end users, as the company has indicated that the final build of SP1 is already in the hands of OEMs.
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You’d never guess it, given the sheer volume of tablets coming out running Android these days, but Android’s not really ready for tablets. Google itself has said so, warning OEMs that Gingerbread, the upcoming version 3.0 of the operating system, is the first one that will really be optimized...
Technology News: Operating Systems: Microsoft Gives OEMs Embedded Win 7 to Tinker With
Microsoft has released an embedded version of Windows 7 to manufacturers, signaling a further push into home entertainment systems. The OS has industrial applications as well; it will be used to improve the...