- — PC’s running x86/x64 chips that will be able to run legacy applications,
- — PC’s running ARM processors that will not.
“But what you may not know,” she continued, “is that we have an on-site development team in Redmond that actually works deep inside the OS to make sure that the platforms, and the features, and the new instructions – whatever new thing we’re inventing – is ready to go at the time of introduction of the latest Microsoft environment.”She also said:
“[Windows 8 traditional] means that our customers, or anyone who has an Intel-based or an x86-based product, will be able to run either Windows 7 mode or Windows 8 mode. They’ll run all of their old applications, all of their old files – there’ll be no issue.”Talk of a ‘Windows 7 mode’ has interested some because it’s an indication (from someone who should know) that Windows 8 could feature some deep changes to the underlying architecture. Leaked builds of Windows 8 have shown Windows 7 in the compatibility mode listing. [caption id="attachment_3679" align="alignnone" width="425"]
Man, this lady had a lot to say… thank God she doesn’t work for the US military..
I’m curious how Microsoft will make windows_8_desktop and windows_8_tablet work together.
(offtopic: who is the winner of the April-iPad-sweepstake?)
me too.