I have Linux (specifically Zorin OS) on my netbook, I have Android on my phone, the ONLY reason win 8.1 Pro is on my desktop is I have X86 programs that are Windows only that I require, if MSFT said “Here have this new kicking desktop, BTW none of your Windows X86 programs run now” I would be hitting Google finding a walkthrough on how to wipe Windows on that sucker faster than you can say Wiki. That MSFT already TRIED Windows On Arm and found out what the rest of us already knew, that nobody gives a crap about Windows if it can’t run our X86 programs? The chip world is in serious disarray – not only is ARM making inroads into traditional x86 strongholds, RISC-V is putting the thumb screws on ARM as well. ![]() ![]() Microsoft has been working hard to improve this though, despite Intel’s threats it would sue competitors like Qualcomm if they attempt to emulate Intel’s x86 instruction set architecture. It’s not clear why Microsoft didn’t push ahead with its ARM plans for Surface Go, but in my own experience the latest Snapdragon chips simply don’t have the performance and compatibility to match Intel on laptops just yet. Intel reportedly “ petitioned Microsoft heavily” to use its Pentium Gold processors instead of ARM ones. Paul Thurrott reports that Microsoft wanted to use an ARM processor for the Surface Go, but that Intel intervened. It’s been one of the main focus points for discussions around performance and mobility for this 10-inch Surface, and lots of people have wondered why Microsoft didn’t opt for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors and Windows on ARM. ![]() Microsoft launched its new Surface Go device earlier this month with an Intel Pentium Gold processor inside.
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