Wednesday, February 8, 2012

ARM-powered Windows 8 devices will likely support desktop apps

ARM-powered Windows 8 devices will likely support desktop apps

. Contrary to a number of reports that have suggested otherwise, ARM-powered Windows 8 devices will likely be able to run full desktop applications. Microsoft had failed for some time to provide a straight answer as to whether or not ARM-powered devices would be limited to simply running Metro-style applications. However, ZDNet‘s Mary Jo Foley noticed a Microsoft post that specifically discussed power states on Windows 8 ARM devices for “both desktop and Metro style apps,” which clearly suggests that support for desktop applications will be included.

Boy Genius Report, ARM-powered Windows 8 devices will likely support desktop apps

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