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Thread ID: 127501	2012-10-26 21:51:00	"Apps" - Extreme Rant !!	Iantech (16386)	PC World Chat

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1309020	2012-10-27 06:39:00	My understanding is a Windows 8 App will work on both the x86/64 version and Windows 8 RT. Usually the case, but I think there could be some apps that only work on one or the other (for some reason).	pcuser42 (130)
1309021	2012-10-27 06:55:00	Usually the case, but I think there could be some apps that only work on one or the other (for some reason).correct, only apps from the windows App Store will work in RT, no desk top apps can be installed. Except office which I believe comes pre installed on the surface rt, if not all rt windows. And that will be the only app that will work on the desktop. And the rt version of office is different to the windows 8pro version of office. Apps designed for RT in the App Store will work on windows pro in metro. Confused yet?	plod (107)
1309022	2012-10-27 07:26:00	correct, only apps from the windows App Store will work in RT, no desk top apps can be installed. Except office which I believe comes pre installed on the surface rt, if not all rt windows. And that will be the only app that will work on the desktop. And the rt version of office is different to the windows 8pro version of office. Apps designed for RT in the App Store will work on windows pro in metro. Confused yet? Office does come with all Windows RT devices, but I think you've misunderstood me: there will be some apps from the Windows Store that may work only on Windows RT, or only on Windows 8.	pcuser42 (130)
1309023	2012-10-27 07:26:00	Try broadening your horizons and research this before you start throwing the dummy en.wikipedia.org ... which therefore suggests that MS Office, Win MediaPlayer, Paint etc etc are all apps Get used to the idea, PC's use appsTry researching your source of fact before using it as a source of fact. wikipedia is made up of peoples opinions which doesnt always mean its accurate or factual. In my opinion that author has it all wrong. I dont throw dummies, just midgets :p	Iantech (16386)
1309024	2012-10-27 07:29:00	Office does come with all Windows RT devices, but I think you've misunderstood me: there will be some apps from the Windows Store that may work only on Windows RT, or only on Windows 8.no, just confused. Hey of I can't work it out and you can't. How does MS expect the average consumer to work it out. Sounds like the install on rt is quite big weighing in at 12 GBs.	plod (107)
1309025	2012-10-27 07:39:00	no, just confused. Hey of I can't work it out and you can't. How does MS expect the average consumer to work it out. Sounds like the install on rt is quite big weighing in at 12 GBs. App pages in the Store list supported processors (x86, x64 and ARM) - better than nothing.	pcuser42 (130)
1309026	2012-10-27 08:14:00	I prefer to say programs, and will continue to do so.	Agent_24 (57)
1309027	2012-10-28 19:55:00	Totally agree with your rant. I,ve been downloading programmes for years (for free). I think apps must be something you go to an "apps store" and pay cash for. Horrible, nasty little things.	nerd89 (14761)
1309028	2012-10-28 21:48:00	I think perhaps by calling them apps they are attempting to distinguish between the software that runs under the new GUI (formerly known as metro and now, well who cares) and the more traditional desktop programs that don't. I've already been on the app store and downloaded a few free apps, they are very tablet like and include some of the same apps I use on my android phone (tune-in radio anyone?). The new "metro" apps don't run on windows 7, the rest of the programs you can get do. I no longer care what people call things, it used to aggravate me but I've decided it doesn't matter. the phrase "software application" has been around a long time in the PC world even if shortening it to app is a relatively new thing. One irritation for me that they have copied from the tablet/smartphone world - theses new "apps" have no obvious method to close them when your done so you end up using the home key to get out of them and leaving them running. whether they use resources or not why the hell are we not allowed to close things if we want to - and yes I aim that at the android / IOS world as well. Long time experience in PCs has left me thinking the more things you have running at once the greater the chance things will crash, so I like to close things when I'm finished with them.	dugimodo (138)
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