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Originally Posted by npal
If MS can ... make the average user prefer it over desktop
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If that's the case, then the whole locking down Windows becomes a non-issue.
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Originally Posted by Vexx
These kind of comments may have merit in the consumer market.... but changes like this have actual impact for business users --- training, desktop layout, etc. A business says, "The damn thing was working..." Hint: Microsoft gets a vast chunk of money from Fortune 500 corporations and more.
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On that note, I think Microsoft is well aware that most companies are just starting to update to 7. So, while Microsoft would always pitch their latest OS to everyone, 8 is mostly a consumer play.
If 8 is successful with consumers, by the time more companies are ready to move beyond 7, they may find 8 (or whatever comes next for Windows) to be a suitable update, even with some training, and that's not even taking into account those with Software Assurance.
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Originally Posted by npal
I didn't say they'll lock the PC down in Windows 8. But should this thing actually succeed, you'll get it by Windows 10.
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Not necessarily, Microsoft would have to make sure that WinRT can support more complex programs.
As long as there is a need for complex apps, including some of Microsoft's own programs, the desktop will always be there.