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    Windows 8.1 Why hasn't or isn't Microsoft building an OS exclusively for PC gaming?

    Why hasn't or isn't Microsoft building an operating system (OS) exclusively for desktop PC gaming? Something similar to Xbox OS optimized for desktop, mouse and keyboard. With Xbox OS already existing and running on very similar hardware to desktop PC, why isn't there a version for desktop PC...
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    • Forum: General Computing
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    Windows 8 Gamers show the way: More using Win 8 than XP

    Seems like Windows 8 is slowly gaining ground. Probably due to games becoming more advanced and devs not coding for xp anymore. The above article can be found here: Steam says Windows 8 has overtaken Windows XP - Neowin The actual STEAM survey page can be found here: Steam Hardware & Software...
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    • game development gaming hardware survey market share operating system steam user base windows 8 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. cybercore

    10 Fascinating Facebook Facts

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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Run Ubuntu Linux Seamlessly on Windows with andLinux

    Introduction andLinux is a complete Ubuntu Linux system running seamlessly in Windows 2000 based systems (2000, XP, 2003, Vista; 32-bit versions only). This project was started for Dynamism for the GP2X community, but its userbase far exceeds its original design. andLinux is free and will...
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    • Forum: Linux Forums