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posted by martyb on Tuesday March 05 2019, @09:06PM   Printer-friendly
from the Will-it-run-Linux? dept.

Microsoft is creating Windows Lite for dual-screen and Chromebook-like devices

Microsoft is preparing a new lightweight version of Windows for dual-screen devices and Chromebook competitors. Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans tell The Verge that the software maker is stripping back its Windows user interface with dual screens in mind. This new hardware could launch as early as later this year, depending on chip and PC maker readiness.

"Windows Lite," as it's codenamed internally, is a more stripped-down version of Windows that is initially being prioritized for dual-screen devices. Intel has been pushing OEMs to create this new hardware category, and machines could appear much like Microsoft's Courier concept, dual-screen laptops, or even foldable displays in the future. Either way, Microsoft wants Windows to be ready for PC makers to take advantage of it.

Previously: Microsoft Reportedly Building a Chromium-Based Web Browser to Replace Edge, and "Windows Lite" OS

Related: Intel Reportedly "Petitioned Microsoft Heavily" to Use x86 Instead of ARM Chips in Surface Go
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 8cx, an ARM Chip Intended for Laptops


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  • (Score: 2) by Gaaark on Wednesday March 06 2019, @12:23AM (1 child)

    by Gaaark (41) on Wednesday March 06 2019, @12:23AM (#810504) Journal

    How about Microsoft Bob-bitt.

    Cut down version that gets pieced together awkwardly and will end up just playing pornos...after hitting you AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN

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  • (Score: 3, Insightful) by DannyB on Wednesday March 06 2019, @03:13PM

    by DannyB (5839) Subscriber Badge on Wednesday March 06 2019, @03:13PM (#810717) Journal

    > How about Microsoft Bob-bitt.

    I wonder how many young 'uns here were born too late to get that joke.

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