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Microsoft Releases Windows 10 SDK
An anonymous reader writes: Microsoft today launched developer tools for the Windows 10 Technical Preview, including a software development kit (SDK). Developers can use the new tools, currently in preview, to start building universal Windows apps for Microsoft's upcoming operating system. A universal Windows app is Microsoft's verbiage for an app that can run across different form factors, including PCs, tablets, and phones. Developers can publish these apps in the Windows Store, which will be available across all types of Windows 10 devices.
.... don't you think it's about time to retire the stained glass window in favor of the real Windows logo?
The gag was never particularly original, clever or funny --- and what passes for geek humor isn't known for aging well.
I tried 3 times Windows 8.1 on a new build I did last summer. I am typing this on Windows 7. I agree Windows 8.1 is crap.
Windows 10 is still a work in progress. I can tell you from the 1st preview on VMware Workstation it is improved. Cortana search was annoying but the start men is back. The notification center is actually more desktop friendly and an improvement over 7. Windows Explorer now has cmd prompt here and powershell here which is nice. command prompt is translucent and supports cut and paste and looks like a Linux terminal :-)
Time will tell. Many die hards such as myself will need a reason to upgrade. I think a bigger crises than XP awaits MS by 2020.
But in time yes Windows 10 will have this marketshare for developers to target.
http://saveie6.com/
VS 2015 supports android and linux development with cordova. No really you did not miss read that. I like this newer Microsoft
The all new Microsoft that, as expected, is conspiring to lock Linux out of people's computers by means of the so-called SecureBoot?
They are removing from users the choice of installing an operating system other than Windows on their hardware of choice.
Yeah, right "do this or you can't sell machines with our stuff".
That's not really a "choice".
Once again, Microsoft abuses it's position in the market, and everyone acts like it's the OEMs who chose to do this.
Sorry, but no ... the position this was a choice of the OEM is crap.
Lost at C:>. Found at C.