The latest Microsoft OS promises disruptive opportunities for every type of partner -- from developers to solutions providers to those who provide training -- assuming they move fast.
- By Scott Bekker
- November 06, 2011
Perhaps to head off early concerns, Microsoft has posted a series of blogs on its "Building Windows 8" site that describe the reasoning behind the Metro UI.
- By Kurt Mackie
- October 14, 2011
The era of Windows 8, for better or worse, has begun.
- By Scott Bekker
- October 03, 2011
With Windows 8, Microsoft is edging toward the world of connected devices championed by its former chief software architect, Ray Ozzie.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 26, 2011
Microsoft recently debunked the claim that Windows 8 will not allow Linux OSes to coexist in a dual-boot configuration on PCs, based on use of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) standard.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 25, 2011
WEB EXCLUSIVE: The skinny and streamlined group of Windows PCs that Microsoft recently showed off seems to reference some of Apple's design philosophy -- even though Microsoft may never admit it outright.
- By Scott Bekker
- September 24, 2011
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft's recent Build conference gave partners -- and the world -- the first in-depth look at the forthcoming Windows 8 operating system. From the radically different UI to Hyper-V support, here are the top 10 features Microsoft revealed at Build that partners should pay close attention to.
- By Scott Bekker
- September 23, 2011
Analysts at consultancy Directions on Microsoft summarized the basic feature changes for Windows 8 and Windows Server 8 that Microsoft outlined during last week's Build conference, as well as speculated on future trends.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 23, 2011
For all of its focus on Windows 8 during last week's Build conference in Anaheim, Calif., Microsoft still has not said unequivocally what x86 applications the forthcoming OS will eventually support.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 20, 2011
Microsoft's sold-out Build conference just wrapped up in Anaheim, Calif. Here's a guide to all of our conference coverage, including news and analysis.
Microsoft gave Build attendees more details about Windows To Go, a tool that would let IT organizations provide users with an imaged version of Windows 8 that reflects the corporate desktop.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 16, 2011
Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer made a surprise appearance at the end of Wednesday's Build keynote to give attendees a high-level perspective on Microsoft's Windows-centric strategy.
- By Michael Desmond
- September 16, 2011
Microsoft gave out 5,000 Windows 8 tablets to Build attendees on Tuesday.
- By Chris Paoli
- September 14, 2011
Microsoft kicked off its Build conference on Monday by laying out how its upcoming operating system, code-named "Windows 8," will make the case for users, IT professionals and developers.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 13, 2011
Windows 8 was king at Tuesday's Build keynote led by Steven Sinofsky, president of Microsoft's Windows and Windows Live Division.
- By Michael Desmond
- September 13, 2011