Windows 8 App Store

**Ian** · Ian's Computer Specs

Ars Technica have a news article which mentions a Windows 8 App Store is in the works, as well as the IE9 Beta arriving in August:

Quote:

A set of slides distributed to Microsoft's PC partners in April of this year has been leaked onto the Internet. The slides outline Microsoft's vision for Windows 8's hardware ecosystem: the form factors the software giant will be targeting, the hardware capabilities that will be offered, and the demands that these parameters will place on OEMs.

A new "Windows Store" is perhaps the most ambitious feature described. Microsoft would offer a store service to third-party software developers. The store would allow easy discoverability of applications both from within Windows and from the Web. The store would handle standard features like account management and software updates, as well as providing capabilities such as the ability to replicate applications and settings across different devices. The store would be curated, so only applications that reached a certain quality standard would be permitted. The basic model, then, is a cross between Apple's App Store and Valve's Steam.

You can read the full article here:
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/new...-in-august.ars

Mychael · Mychael's Computer Specs

If it all came together, think of the possibilities. A single download purchase site with a range of software approved by and compatible with Microsoft O/S and each other.

Veedaz · Veedaz's Computer Specs

I hope this becomes a reality, thanks for the info Ian

yodap · yodap's Computer Specs

More from Paul Thurrott

http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win8_leak.asp

Veedaz · Veedaz's Computer Specs

And thank you Yodap

Jeffreyobrien · Jeffreyobrien's Computer Specs

Hello members & Visitors,

yes,under strict security microsoft are still not coming to the party about win 8 and its actually being deceided about its NAME,here is source link enjoy the read .

Source Link:zdnet.

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http://www.zdnet.com.au/microsoft-s-...-339304142.htm

regards
jeffreyobrien (JOB)

**TrainableMan** · TrainableMan's Computer Specs

Firefox 64!!! whohoo, thanx Jeffrey
http://wiki.mozilla-x86-64.com/Firefox

ownload

I love this line on the website:
Firefox Windows x64 build doesn't work on 32bit Windows
Duh!!!

catilley1092 · catilley1092's Computer Specs

Google banning internal use of Windows: Who cares? They have always been about censorship, and it's nothing new. Try to install Bing on Google's OS, you'll see!

Firefox for Windows takes 64 bit route: Way to go, it's about time someone did!

**clifford_cooley** · clifford_cooley's Computer Specs

Quote:

Originally Posted by catilley1092

Firefox for Windows takes 64 bit route: Way to go, it's about time someone did!

Unless I am badly mistaken that still has nothing to do with 64-bit Adobe Flash.

**TrainableMan** · TrainableMan's Computer Specs

There is no 64bit flash yet for W7. But there is a Firefox 64. The more 64Bit apps the more pressure on Adobe.

(added "for W7" because it's all I was thinking about, as that's what I have and this is W7forums, but it's since been noted there IS 64 flash for linux. Didn't mean to be inaccurate, just didn't think it relevant)

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