Friday, September 16, 2011

Windows 8 Store to sell both Metro-style apps and conventional Win32 programs

Windows 8 Store to sell both Metro-style apps and conventional Win32 programs

Microsoft just revealed a little info about the future functionality of Windows Store at Build 2011. In keeping with its mantra of making Windows 8 a one-size-fits-all affair, the Store will be home to both Metro-style apps (useful for tablets and desktops alike) as well as traditional Win32 programs. The outfit is hoping for this to provide more visibility for the programs that we all grew up on, and so long as the categorization is under control, we're all for it. Not surprising, given that there's “no overlay” here.
Windows 8 Store to sell both Metro-style apps and conventional Win32 programs


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