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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.
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(Score: 2) by krishnoid on Wednesday March 06 2019, @08:56PM (1 child)
You wouldn't want Windows as much as you have to run a few Windows apps from time to time (even just Windows remote desktop) because your corporate IT provides most services via the Windows ecosystem. Dual boot does suck; it could be *very* handy to have both OS's live at the same time, possibly sharing a few files via a Samba-alike.
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Wednesday March 06 2019, @09:24PM
I've never been in this situation. But if I were on a trip where I needed corporate Windows apps, I would just bring a corporate Windows laptop and probably not bring a personal laptop. Problem neatly solved. At least for any use cases I can see myself in.
To transfer files: right-click on file, pick Copy. Unplug mouse, plug mouse into other computer. Right-click, paste.