As it works to bring its touch-enabled Windows 8 operating system to market, Microsoft is trying to extend its influence over PC makers to ensure they build systems that are best able to run its new software.
Roundup: Windows 8 Event Coverages
Here a roundup of the Windows 8 event news from All About Microsoft, Computerworld, ArsTechnica, OSNews, I Started Something, WPCentral, InformationWeek, WinRumors, V3.co.uk, TechRadar, and Engadget.
Texas Instruments announces multi-core, 1.8GHz OMAP4470 ARM processor for Windows 8
Texas Instruments has just announced a new addition to its OMAP 4 family of ARM SoCs, with the 1.8GHz OMAP4470.
Windows 8 Microsoft Partner Preview
VR-Zone published screenshots and videos from the Windows 8 Microsoft Partner Preview event
Windows 8 found to include new "Protogon" filesystem
It appears as though the Windows 8 may include some filesystem changes after years of sticking with NTFS as the standard go-to filesystem.
Microsoft's slate strategy takes yet another turn
A year ago, Microsoft was attempting to differentiate slates from tablets and advocating that OEMs use different versions of Windows for each type of device. This year, the message is its all one big Windows world.
Microsoft promises Windows 8 details tomorrow?
Microsoft appears to be readying a more in-depth look at its forthcoming Windows 8 platform at the Computex event in Taipei tomorrow.
Microsoft to hold a Windows 8 partner preview event at Computex
Microsoft promised to preview the next-generation of Windows at Computex on Wednesday.
Cleanup Your Windows 7 Login Screen and Remove Unwanted Logon Items
Howtogeek shows you how to cleanup your Windows 7 login screen
HTC Trophy: Windows Phone 7 Comes To Verizon
ComputerWorld takes a quick look at the HTC Trophy, the first Windows Phone 7 device on Verizon.
Nokia in trouble and banking on WP7
Seems Nokia's problems are worsening with each passing day.
Microsoft's axed Zune Nano project revealed in pictures
Microsoft may have been planning a Zune Nano according to design patents discovered on Tuesday.
Microsoft preparing tight controls on Windows 8 tablet hardware
Microsoft is preparing tighter controls on hardware for its Windows 8 tablet experience, according to reports.
Windows Phone 7 hits 20,000 applications
Microsofts Windows Phone Marketplace has now reached 20,000 applications.
Five Reasons Microsoft Can Still Win the Tablet War
Microsoft is expected to show off Windows 8 on a tablet next week--a platform that could eventually dominate the tablet market if Microsoft does it right.
6 Changes in Windows Phone Mango Target Business Users
The Windows Phone Mango release, due this fall, includes changes that improve Microsoft's mobile OS for business users and IT groups.
Windows 8 Tablets Not Doomed To Fail
Analysts say Microsoft may still hold edge in the enterprise market due to lower integration costs.
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Microsoft Licenses
Microsoft wants you to sign a premium software licensing contract. Should you do it?
Microsoft Supports Higher App Prices for Windows Phone 7
Microsoft Corp. will support higher prices on mobile-phone applications from outside developers to encourage better products, rather than embracing the free or 99- cent apps common in other companies stores
Web-Based Windows Phone 7 App Store Arriving with Mango
Users will be able to browse the full app catalog, view screenshots, and check out details and reviews