![]() An OS that wanted to control (and sell) all applications through the new Microsoft Store, despite Windows' legacy as an open platform. Microsoft looked at the enormous success of Apple's combined software and hardware businesses, specifically the App Store, and said "We want that."Īnd so was born the worst version of Windows: an OS built for both desktops and touchscreen laptops that didn't excel on either. ![]() Everything needed to have a touch screen. ![]() The early 2010s were a time of huge and rapid change for the tech industry, mostly because the success of smartphones and tablets (specifically, iPhones and iPads) broke everyone's brains. Windows 8's obvious missteps make a lot of sense in hindsight.
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