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I think Microsoft is just realizing what Apple realized 8 years ago: ARM is the next x86 for the type of devices that people want to buy.

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I think you forgot about Windows RT.

Windows RT was not a failure because of ARM, or because the hardware was not capable. Windows RT was a failure because, once again, Microsoft showed that they are completely incapable of reading the market. They tried to market a Windows experience to consumers and then did not deliver on the Windows experience.

You might be replying to the wrong comment. I didn't say anything about Windows RT being a failure. The only meaning I was trying to convey was that Microsoft DID try to push an ARM platform many years ago.

Ah yes, the version of Windows with zero software.

Nothing about Windows RT was done in a way that indicated that they were serious about pushing it. How could you possibly sell people on a version of Windows that does virtually nothing that people would want to buy Windows instead of Android or iOS for?

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