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Is a Metro application installation restricted through Windows Store only?
I found that Windows 8 allows packaging and deploying of Metro applications and it can be installed by clicking on a ".bat" file. How will it technically be ensured that the applications can be ...
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At what point should I have my Windows developers upgrade to the latest release of Windows?
At what point should I begin upgrading our developer's machines to a later Windows release?
From experience, Microsoft typically has an epic fail about every other O.S. (I am really not trying to ...
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Where do other programming languages fit in Windows 8 development model?
Today, Windows applications can be developed in numerous languages and frameworks. But in the upcoming Windows 8, with the introduction of WinRT, the development model is going change at a large ...
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How to keep .Net assemblies relevant through high-flux period
How much do you, as .Net developers, consider the changes between Windows XP, 7, & 8 when choosing your development environment and libraries?
We are nearing the end of Windows XP; Windows 7 is ...
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What's new in Windows 8 for desktop apps? [closed]
I see all kinds of demonstrations about Build of the new features in Windows 8 for Metro apps, but not much for Desktop applications. Is there anything new for desktop-style apps; or has nothing ...
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What are “Metro apps”?
While it is relatively new now (2011/09/15), are there any resources for explanations of Metro applications for Windows8?
I've not seen anything at the moment that summarises an "elevator pitch" for ...
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Will Metro-style Apps replace Desktop Apps? [closed]
Microsoft Windows8 supports new Metro-style apps, and Metro apps don't use Win32; they run on WinRT.
I wonder if the Metro-style Apps was invented for only tablets. Does Microsoft hope that ...
