MS reveals Windows RT for ARM processors

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MS reveals Windows RT for ARM processors

Postby Antony » Tue 17 Apr, 2012 3:41 am

Microsoft revealed the full Windows 8 suite, including Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Enterprise. Notably, there is another version named “Windows RT” that will run on ARM-based machines. This version is primarily aimed at tablets.

Windows RT is the newest member of the Windows family – also known as Windows on ARM or WOA, as we’ve referred to it previously. This single edition will only be available pre-installed on PCs and tablets powered by ARM processors and will help enable new thin and lightweight form factors with impressive battery life. Windows RT will include touch-optimized desktop versions of the new Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. For new apps, the focus for Windows RT is development on the new Windows runtime, or WinRT, which we unveiled in September and forms the foundation of a new generation of cloud-enabled, touch-enabled, web-connected apps of all kinds. For more details on WOA, we suggest reading this blog post which shares more detail on how we have been building Windows 8 to run on the ARM architecture.


Without a doubt, Windows RT will be the solution for those who loathe iOS. This is an exciting news to Don.
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