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57301b71a23a5019007fcd78 | Who is Windows division president? | Steven Sinofsky | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 development started before Windows 7 had shipped in 2009. At the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2011, it was announced that the next version of Windows would add support for ARM system-on-chips alongside the existing x86 processors produced by vendors, especially AMD and Intel. Windows... |
57301b71a23a5019007fcd79 | Who is Microsofts CEO? | Steve Ballmer | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 development started before Windows 7 had shipped in 2009. At the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2011, it was announced that the next version of Windows would add support for ARM system-on-chips alongside the existing x86 processors produced by vendors, especially AMD and Intel. Windows... |
57301b71a23a5019007fcd7a | Where were the Windows 8 plans initially announced? | Consumer Electronics Show | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 development started before Windows 7 had shipped in 2009. At the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2011, it was announced that the next version of Windows would add support for ARM system-on-chips alongside the existing x86 processors produced by vendors, especially AMD and Intel. Windows... |
57301b71a23a5019007fcd7b | What is jupiter? | new application framework for Windows 8 | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 development started before Windows 7 had shipped in 2009. At the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2011, it was announced that the next version of Windows would add support for ARM system-on-chips alongside the existing x86 processors produced by vendors, especially AMD and Intel. Windows... |
57301c9bb2c2fd1400568899 | What does BSoD stand for? | Blue Screen of Death | [
"Windows_8\n\nThree milestone releases of Windows 8 leaked to the general public. Milestone 1, Build 7850, was leaked on April 12, 2011. It was the first build where the text of a window was written centered instead of aligned to the left. It was also probably the first appearance of the Metro-style font, and its w... |
57301c9bb2c2fd140056889a | When was Milestone 1 divulged? | April 12, 2011 | [
"Windows_8\n\nThree milestone releases of Windows 8 leaked to the general public. Milestone 1, Build 7850, was leaked on April 12, 2011. It was the first build where the text of a window was written centered instead of aligned to the left. It was also probably the first appearance of the Metro-style font, and its w... |
57301c9bb2c2fd140056889b | What was special about Milestone 1? | It was the first build where the text of a window was written centered | [
"Windows_8\n\nThree milestone releases of Windows 8 leaked to the general public. Milestone 1, Build 7850, was leaked on April 12, 2011. It was the first build where the text of a window was written centered instead of aligned to the left. It was also probably the first appearance of the Metro-style font, and its w... |
57301c9bb2c2fd140056889c | When was Milestone 2 divulged? | April 25, 2011 | [
"Windows_8\n\nThree milestone releases of Windows 8 leaked to the general public. Milestone 1, Build 7850, was leaked on April 12, 2011. It was the first build where the text of a window was written centered instead of aligned to the left. It was also probably the first appearance of the Metro-style font, and its w... |
57301c9bb2c2fd140056889d | When was Build 7959 divulged? | May 1, 2011 | [
"Windows_8\n\nThree milestone releases of Windows 8 leaked to the general public. Milestone 1, Build 7850, was leaked on April 12, 2011. It was the first build where the text of a window was written centered instead of aligned to the left. It was also probably the first appearance of the Metro-style font, and its w... |
57301ed8a23a5019007fcdc5 | What 3 versions of the build did Microsoft first release? | standard 32-bit and 64-bit versions, plus a special 64-bit version which included SDKs and developer tools | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe build was released for download later in the day in standard 32-bit and 64-bit versions, plus a special 64-bit version which included SDKs and developer tools (Visual Studio Express and Expression Blend) for developing Metro-style apps. The Windows Store was announced during the presentation, but ... |
57301ed8a23a5019007fcdc6 | What developer tools did the build have? | Visual Studio Express and Expression Blend | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe build was released for download later in the day in standard 32-bit and 64-bit versions, plus a special 64-bit version which included SDKs and developer tools (Visual Studio Express and Expression Blend) for developing Metro-style apps. The Windows Store was announced during the presentation, but ... |
57301ed8a23a5019007fcdc7 | How many downloads occured in the first 12 hours? | 535,000 | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe build was released for download later in the day in standard 32-bit and 64-bit versions, plus a special 64-bit version which included SDKs and developer tools (Visual Studio Express and Expression Blend) for developing Metro-style apps. The Windows Store was announced during the presentation, but ... |
57301ed8a23a5019007fcdc8 | When did the developer preview expire? | January 15, 2013 | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe build was released for download later in the day in standard 32-bit and 64-bit versions, plus a special 64-bit version which included SDKs and developer tools (Visual Studio Express and Expression Blend) for developing Metro-style apps. The Windows Store was announced during the presentation, but ... |
57301ed8a23a5019007fcdc9 | When was the Developer preview initially intended to expire? | March 11, 2012 | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe build was released for download later in the day in standard 32-bit and 64-bit versions, plus a special 64-bit version which included SDKs and developer tools (Visual Studio Express and Expression Blend) for developing Metro-style apps. The Windows Store was announced during the presentation, but ... |
57302039b2c2fd14005688db | When was the beta version of Windows 8 made available to the public? | February 29, 2012 | [
"Windows_8\n\nOn February 29, 2012, Microsoft released Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the beta version of Windows 8, build 8250. Alongside other changes, the build removed the Start button from the taskbar for the first time since its debut on Windows 95; according to Windows manager Chaitanya Sareen, the Start button... |
57302039b2c2fd14005688dc | Who is the Windows Manager? | Chaitanya Sareen | [
"Windows_8\n\nOn February 29, 2012, Microsoft released Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the beta version of Windows 8, build 8250. Alongside other changes, the build removed the Start button from the taskbar for the first time since its debut on Windows 95; according to Windows manager Chaitanya Sareen, the Start button... |
57302039b2c2fd14005688dd | How many things were altered after developer version release? | 100,000 | [
"Windows_8\n\nOn February 29, 2012, Microsoft released Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the beta version of Windows 8, build 8250. Alongside other changes, the build removed the Start button from the taskbar for the first time since its debut on Windows 95; according to Windows manager Chaitanya Sareen, the Start button... |
57302039b2c2fd14005688de | When was the Consumer Preview set to expire? | January 15, 2013 | [
"Windows_8\n\nOn February 29, 2012, Microsoft released Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the beta version of Windows 8, build 8250. Alongside other changes, the build removed the Start button from the taskbar for the first time since its debut on Windows 95; according to Windows manager Chaitanya Sareen, the Start button... |
57302039b2c2fd14005688df | How many times was the Consumer Preview downloaded in the first 24 hours? | over one million times | [
"Windows_8\n\nOn February 29, 2012, Microsoft released Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the beta version of Windows 8, build 8250. Alongside other changes, the build removed the Start button from the taskbar for the first time since its debut on Windows 95; according to Windows manager Chaitanya Sareen, the Start button... |
5730215004bcaa1900d771dd | When was the Release Preview revealed to consumers? | May 31, 2012 | [
"Windows_8\n\nMany other builds were released until the Japan's Developers Day conference, when Steven Sinofsky announced that Windows 8 Release Preview (build 8400) would be released during the first week of June. On May 28, 2012, Windows 8 Release Preview (Standard Simplified Chinese x64 edition, not China-specif... |
5730215004bcaa1900d771de | When was the release preview set to expire? | January 15, 2013 | [
"Windows_8\n\nMany other builds were released until the Japan's Developers Day conference, when Steven Sinofsky announced that Windows 8 Release Preview (build 8400) would be released during the first week of June. On May 28, 2012, Windows 8 Release Preview (Standard Simplified Chinese x64 edition, not China-specif... |
5730215004bcaa1900d771df | What were the main components of the Release preview? | addition of Sports, Travel, and News apps, along with an integrated version of Adobe Flash Player | [
"Windows_8\n\nMany other builds were released until the Japan's Developers Day conference, when Steven Sinofsky announced that Windows 8 Release Preview (build 8400) would be released during the first week of June. On May 28, 2012, Windows 8 Release Preview (Standard Simplified Chinese x64 edition, not China-specif... |
5730215004bcaa1900d771e0 | What was the build number of the Windows 8 Release Preview? | 8400 | [
"Windows_8\n\nMany other builds were released until the Japan's Developers Day conference, when Steven Sinofsky announced that Windows 8 Release Preview (build 8400) would be released during the first week of June. On May 28, 2012, Windows 8 Release Preview (Standard Simplified Chinese x64 edition, not China-specif... |
5730215004bcaa1900d771e1 | When was the Windows 8 Release Preview accidentally revealed? | May 28, 2012 | [
"Windows_8\n\nMany other builds were released until the Japan's Developers Day conference, when Steven Sinofsky announced that Windows 8 Release Preview (build 8400) would be released during the first week of June. On May 28, 2012, Windows 8 Release Preview (Standard Simplified Chinese x64 edition, not China-specif... |
57302231b2c2fd1400568913 | When did Windows 8 manufacturing begin? | August 1, 2012 | [
"Windows_8\n\nOn August 1, 2012, Windows 8 (build 9200) was released to manufacturing with the build number 6.2.9200.16384 . Microsoft planned to hold a launch event on October 25, 2012 and release Windows 8 for general availability on the next day. However, only a day after its release to manufacturing, a copy of ... |
57302231b2c2fd1400568914 | What was the final build Microsoft decided to manufacture? | 9200 | [
"Windows_8\n\nOn August 1, 2012, Windows 8 (build 9200) was released to manufacturing with the build number 6.2.9200.16384 . Microsoft planned to hold a launch event on October 25, 2012 and release Windows 8 for general availability on the next day. However, only a day after its release to manufacturing, a copy of ... |
57302231b2c2fd1400568915 | When was Microsoft supposed to officially launch Windows 8? | October 25, 2012 | [
"Windows_8\n\nOn August 1, 2012, Windows 8 (build 9200) was released to manufacturing with the build number 6.2.9200.16384 . Microsoft planned to hold a launch event on October 25, 2012 and release Windows 8 for general availability on the next day. However, only a day after its release to manufacturing, a copy of ... |
57302231b2c2fd1400568916 | What version of Windows 8 is Enterprise N? | a version for European markets lacking bundled media players | [
"Windows_8\n\nOn August 1, 2012, Windows 8 (build 9200) was released to manufacturing with the build number 6.2.9200.16384 . Microsoft planned to hold a launch event on October 25, 2012 and release Windows 8 for general availability on the next day. However, only a day after its release to manufacturing, a copy of ... |
57302231b2c2fd1400568917 | When were Software Assurance consumers allowed access to Windows 8? | August 16, 2012 | [
"Windows_8\n\nOn August 1, 2012, Windows 8 (build 9200) was released to manufacturing with the build number 6.2.9200.16384 . Microsoft planned to hold a launch event on October 25, 2012 and release Windows 8 for general availability on the next day. However, only a day after its release to manufacturing, a copy of ... |
5730233fa23a5019007fce1b | How many things did Microsoft alter after Release Preview? | Relatively few | [
"Windows_8\n\nRelatively few changes were made from the Release Preview to the final version; these included updated versions of its pre-loaded apps, the renaming of Windows Explorer to File Explorer, the replacement of the Aero Glass theme from Windows Vista and 7 with a new flat and solid-colored theme, and the a... |
5730233fa23a5019007fce1c | When was the General Availablity Cumulative Update provided? | October 9, 2012 | [
"Windows_8\n\nRelatively few changes were made from the Release Preview to the final version; these included updated versions of its pre-loaded apps, the renaming of Windows Explorer to File Explorer, the replacement of the Aero Glass theme from Windows Vista and 7 with a new flat and solid-colored theme, and the a... |
5730233fa23a5019007fce1d | How are system improvements released through Windows 8? | through Windows Update | [
"Windows_8\n\nRelatively few changes were made from the Release Preview to the final version; these included updated versions of its pre-loaded apps, the renaming of Windows Explorer to File Explorer, the replacement of the Aero Glass theme from Windows Vista and 7 with a new flat and solid-colored theme, and the a... |
5730233fa23a5019007fce1e | What name did Windows Explorer change to? | File Explorer | [
"Windows_8\n\nRelatively few changes were made from the Release Preview to the final version; these included updated versions of its pre-loaded apps, the renaming of Windows Explorer to File Explorer, the replacement of the Aero Glass theme from Windows Vista and 7 with a new flat and solid-colored theme, and the a... |
5730245ca23a5019007fce3f | How much money was allocated to advertise Windows 8? | $1.5–1.8 billion | [
"Windows_8\n\nMicrosoft began an advertising campaign centered around Windows 8 and its Surface tablet in October 2012, starting with its first television advertisement premiering on October 14, 2012. Microsoft's advertising budget of US$1.5–1.8 billion was significantly larger than the US$200 million campaign used... |
5730245ca23a5019007fce40 | How much money was allocated to advertise Windows 95? | $200 million | [
"Windows_8\n\nMicrosoft began an advertising campaign centered around Windows 8 and its Surface tablet in October 2012, starting with its first television advertisement premiering on October 14, 2012. Microsoft's advertising budget of US$1.5–1.8 billion was significantly larger than the US$200 million campaign used... |
5730245ca23a5019007fce41 | What is the name of the character Microsoft used to make Windows 8 seem more personable? | Allison Brown | [
"Windows_8\n\nMicrosoft began an advertising campaign centered around Windows 8 and its Surface tablet in October 2012, starting with its first television advertisement premiering on October 14, 2012. Microsoft's advertising budget of US$1.5–1.8 billion was significantly larger than the US$200 million campaign used... |
5730245ca23a5019007fce42 | When did Microsoft begin promoting Windows 8? | October 2012 | [
"Windows_8\n\nMicrosoft began an advertising campaign centered around Windows 8 and its Surface tablet in October 2012, starting with its first television advertisement premiering on October 14, 2012. Microsoft's advertising budget of US$1.5–1.8 billion was significantly larger than the US$200 million campaign used... |
5730245ca23a5019007fce43 | How many pop up stores did Microsoft set up to help promote Windows 8? | 34 | [
"Windows_8\n\nMicrosoft began an advertising campaign centered around Windows 8 and its Surface tablet in October 2012, starting with its first television advertisement premiering on October 14, 2012. Microsoft's advertising budget of US$1.5–1.8 billion was significantly larger than the US$200 million campaign used... |
5730258e04bcaa1900d77225 | When was the first game of the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals? | June 12, 2013 | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn May 2013, Microsoft launched a new television campaign for Windows 8 illustrating the capabilities and pricing of Windows 8 tablets in comparison to the iPad, which featured the voice of Siri remarking on the iPad's limitations in a parody of Apple's \"Get a Mac\" advertisements. On June 12, 2013 d... |
5730258e04bcaa1900d77226 | Who did Windows 8 mock in their television campaign? | the iPad | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn May 2013, Microsoft launched a new television campaign for Windows 8 illustrating the capabilities and pricing of Windows 8 tablets in comparison to the iPad, which featured the voice of Siri remarking on the iPad's limitations in a parody of Apple's \"Get a Mac\" advertisements. On June 12, 2013 d... |
5730258e04bcaa1900d77227 | What was the name of the Windows 8 advertising campaign? | Windows Everywhere | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn May 2013, Microsoft launched a new television campaign for Windows 8 illustrating the capabilities and pricing of Windows 8 tablets in comparison to the iPad, which featured the voice of Siri remarking on the iPad's limitations in a parody of Apple's \"Get a Mac\" advertisements. On June 12, 2013 d... |
5730258e04bcaa1900d77228 | What three things did the Windows Everywhere campaign emphasize on? | Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, and the company's suite of online services | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn May 2013, Microsoft launched a new television campaign for Windows 8 illustrating the capabilities and pricing of Windows 8 tablets in comparison to the iPad, which featured the voice of Siri remarking on the iPad's limitations in a parody of Apple's \"Get a Mac\" advertisements. On June 12, 2013 d... |
57302668947a6a140053d190 | What happens during Hybrid Boot mode? | hibernates the Windows kernel on shutdown to speed up the subsequent boot | [
"Windows_8\n\nNew features and functionality in Windows 8 include a faster startup through UEFI integration and the new \"Hybrid Boot\" mode (which hibernates the Windows kernel on shutdown to speed up the subsequent boot), a new lock screen with a clock and notifications, and the ability for enterprise users to cr... |
57302668947a6a140053d191 | What is Windows to Go? | live USB versions of Windows | [
"Windows_8\n\nNew features and functionality in Windows 8 include a faster startup through UEFI integration and the new \"Hybrid Boot\" mode (which hibernates the Windows kernel on shutdown to speed up the subsequent boot), a new lock screen with a clock and notifications, and the ability for enterprise users to cr... |
57302668947a6a140053d192 | What are the benefits of USB 3.0? | faster data transfers and improved power management | [
"Windows_8\n\nNew features and functionality in Windows 8 include a faster startup through UEFI integration and the new \"Hybrid Boot\" mode (which hibernates the Windows kernel on shutdown to speed up the subsequent boot), a new lock screen with a clock and notifications, and the ability for enterprise users to cr... |
57302668947a6a140053d193 | What is the point of near field communications? | to facilitate sharing and communication between devices | [
"Windows_8\n\nNew features and functionality in Windows 8 include a faster startup through UEFI integration and the new \"Hybrid Boot\" mode (which hibernates the Windows kernel on shutdown to speed up the subsequent boot), a new lock screen with a clock and notifications, and the ability for enterprise users to cr... |
57302668947a6a140053d194 | What features were added to the lock screen? | clock and notifications | [
"Windows_8\n\nNew features and functionality in Windows 8 include a faster startup through UEFI integration and the new \"Hybrid Boot\" mode (which hibernates the Windows kernel on shutdown to speed up the subsequent boot), a new lock screen with a clock and notifications, and the ability for enterprise users to cr... |
573027b6947a6a140053d1b6 | What replaced the Windows Explorer comman bar? | a ribbon | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows Explorer, which has been renamed File Explorer, now includes a ribbon in place of the command bar. File operation dialog boxes have been updated to provide more detailed statistics, the ability to pause file transfers, and improvements in the ability to manage conflicts when copying files. A n... |
573027b6947a6a140053d1b7 | What is the new name of Windows Explorer? | File Explorer | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows Explorer, which has been renamed File Explorer, now includes a ribbon in place of the command bar. File operation dialog boxes have been updated to provide more detailed statistics, the ability to pause file transfers, and improvements in the ability to manage conflicts when copying files. A n... |
573027b6947a6a140053d1b8 | What did the update of operation dalog boxes help with? | provide more detailed statistics, the ability to pause file transfers, and improvements in the ability to manage conflicts when copying files | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows Explorer, which has been renamed File Explorer, now includes a ribbon in place of the command bar. File operation dialog boxes have been updated to provide more detailed statistics, the ability to pause file transfers, and improvements in the ability to manage conflicts when copying files. A n... |
573027b6947a6a140053d1b9 | What does file history make possible? | allows incremental revisions of files to be backed up to and restored from a secondary storage device | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows Explorer, which has been renamed File Explorer, now includes a ribbon in place of the command bar. File operation dialog boxes have been updated to provide more detailed statistics, the ability to pause file transfers, and improvements in the ability to manage conflicts when copying files. A n... |
573029cd947a6a140053d1f0 | What is the point of using different colors on a heat map? | indicating the level of resource usage | [
"Windows_8\n\nTask Manager has been redesigned, including a new processes tab with the option to display fewer or more details of running applications and background processes, a heat map using different colors indicating the level of resource usage, network and disk counters, grouping by process type (e.g. applica... |
573029cd947a6a140053d1f1 | What changes were made to the BSoD? | a simpler and modern design with less technical information displayed | [
"Windows_8\n\nTask Manager has been redesigned, including a new processes tab with the option to display fewer or more details of running applications and background processes, a heat map using different colors indicating the level of resource usage, network and disk counters, grouping by process type (e.g. applica... |
573029cd947a6a140053d1f2 | What are some of the process type groups Windows 8 implemented? | applications, background processes and Windows processes | [
"Windows_8\n\nTask Manager has been redesigned, including a new processes tab with the option to display fewer or more details of running applications and background processes, a heat map using different colors indicating the level of resource usage, network and disk counters, grouping by process type (e.g. applica... |
573029cd947a6a140053d1f3 | How can users find out more about obscure Windows 8 processes? | search the web | [
"Windows_8\n\nTask Manager has been redesigned, including a new processes tab with the option to display fewer or more details of running applications and background processes, a heat map using different colors indicating the level of resource usage, network and disk counters, grouping by process type (e.g. applica... |
57302b2ab2c2fd14005689c7 | What new security features did Windows 8 provide? | PINs and picture passwords | [
"Windows_8\n\nNew security features in Windows 8 include two new authentication methods tailored towards touchscreens (PINs and picture passwords), the addition of antivirus capabilities to Windows Defender (bringing it in parity with Microsoft Security Essentials). SmartScreen filtering integrated into Windows, Fa... |
57302b2ab2c2fd14005689c8 | What were the new security features in Windows 8 geared at? | touchscreens | [
"Windows_8\n\nNew security features in Windows 8 include two new authentication methods tailored towards touchscreens (PINs and picture passwords), the addition of antivirus capabilities to Windows Defender (bringing it in parity with Microsoft Security Essentials). SmartScreen filtering integrated into Windows, Fa... |
57302b2ab2c2fd14005689c9 | What options do Parental controls provide? | allows parents to monitor and manage their children's activities on a device with activity reports and safety controls | [
"Windows_8\n\nNew security features in Windows 8 include two new authentication methods tailored towards touchscreens (PINs and picture passwords), the addition of antivirus capabilities to Windows Defender (bringing it in parity with Microsoft Security Essentials). SmartScreen filtering integrated into Windows, Fa... |
57302b2ab2c2fd14005689ca | What new recovery options did Windows 8 implement? | "Refresh" and "Reset" functions, including system recovery from USB drive | [
"Windows_8\n\nNew security features in Windows 8 include two new authentication methods tailored towards touchscreens (PINs and picture passwords), the addition of antivirus capabilities to Windows Defender (bringing it in parity with Microsoft Security Essentials). SmartScreen filtering integrated into Windows, Fa... |
57302b2ab2c2fd14005689cb | When was the first Windows 8 patch sent out? | November 13, 2012 | [
"Windows_8\n\nNew security features in Windows 8 include two new authentication methods tailored towards touchscreens (PINs and picture passwords), the addition of antivirus capabilities to Windows Defender (bringing it in parity with Microsoft Security Essentials). SmartScreen filtering integrated into Windows, Fa... |
57302c0ca23a5019007fcef7 | How does secure boot help avert boot process infections? | uses a public-key infrastructure to verify the integrity of the operating system | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 supports a feature of the UEFI specification known as \"Secure boot\", which uses a public-key infrastructure to verify the integrity of the operating system and prevent unauthorized programs such as bootkits from infecting the device's boot process. Some pre-built devices may be described a... |
57302c0ca23a5019007fcef8 | What requirements do Microsoft certified devices have? | must have secure boot enabled by default, and provide ways for users to disable or re-configure the feature | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 supports a feature of the UEFI specification known as \"Secure boot\", which uses a public-key infrastructure to verify the integrity of the operating system and prevent unauthorized programs such as bootkits from infecting the device's boot process. Some pre-built devices may be described a... |
57302c0ca23a5019007fcef9 | What must always be enable in ARM-based Windows RT devices? | secure boot | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 supports a feature of the UEFI specification known as \"Secure boot\", which uses a public-key infrastructure to verify the integrity of the operating system and prevent unauthorized programs such as bootkits from infecting the device's boot process. Some pre-built devices may be described a... |
57302d90b2c2fd14005689ff | What is SkyDrive? | cloud storage service | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 provides heavier integration with online services from Microsoft and others. A user can now log in to Windows with a Microsoft account, which can be used to access services and synchronize applications and settings between devices. Windows 8 also ships with a client app for Microsoft's SkyDr... |
57302d90b2c2fd1400568a00 | What features does Xbox Live hub offer? | allows users to view their profile and gamerscore | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 provides heavier integration with online services from Microsoft and others. A user can now log in to Windows with a Microsoft account, which can be used to access services and synchronize applications and settings between devices. Windows 8 also ships with a client app for Microsoft's SkyDr... |
57302d90b2c2fd1400568a01 | When was Facebook support turned off? | June 8, 2015 | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 provides heavier integration with online services from Microsoft and others. A user can now log in to Windows with a Microsoft account, which can be used to access services and synchronize applications and settings between devices. Windows 8 also ships with a client app for Microsoft's SkyDr... |
57302d90b2c2fd1400568a02 | What Xbox apps were bundled together? | Xbox Music, Xbox Video, and the Xbox SmartGlass | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 provides heavier integration with online services from Microsoft and others. A user can now log in to Windows with a Microsoft account, which can be used to access services and synchronize applications and settings between devices. Windows 8 also ships with a client app for Microsoft's SkyDr... |
57302d90b2c2fd1400568a03 | What service options does Windows online now offer? | can be used to access services and synchronize applications and settings between devices. | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 provides heavier integration with online services from Microsoft and others. A user can now log in to Windows with a Microsoft account, which can be used to access services and synchronize applications and settings between devices. Windows 8 also ships with a client app for Microsoft's SkyDr... |
57302f1504bcaa1900d772ff | What forms is Internet Exploer 10 available as? | a desktop program and a touch-optimized app | [
"Windows_8\n\nInternet Explorer 10 is included as both a desktop program and a touch-optimized app, and includes increased support for HTML5, CSS3, and hardware acceleration. The Internet Explorer app does not support plugins or ActiveX components, but includes a version of Adobe Flash Player that is optimized for ... |
57302f1504bcaa1900d77300 | What limitations were put on Adobe flash to begin with? | a "Compatibility View" whitelist | [
"Windows_8\n\nInternet Explorer 10 is included as both a desktop program and a touch-optimized app, and includes increased support for HTML5, CSS3, and hardware acceleration. The Internet Explorer app does not support plugins or ActiveX components, but includes a version of Adobe Flash Player that is optimized for ... |
57302f1504bcaa1900d77301 | What improvements were made to Internet Explorer? | increased support for HTML5, CSS3, and hardware acceleration | [
"Windows_8\n\nInternet Explorer 10 is included as both a desktop program and a touch-optimized app, and includes increased support for HTML5, CSS3, and hardware acceleration. The Internet Explorer app does not support plugins or ActiveX components, but includes a version of Adobe Flash Player that is optimized for ... |
57302f1504bcaa1900d77302 | Where can Adobe Flash now be used? | most sites by default | [
"Windows_8\n\nInternet Explorer 10 is included as both a desktop program and a touch-optimized app, and includes increased support for HTML5, CSS3, and hardware acceleration. The Internet Explorer app does not support plugins or ActiveX components, but includes a version of Adobe Flash Player that is optimized for ... |
573030d304bcaa1900d77321 | What does airplone mode do? | disable all wireless connectivity | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 also incorporates improved support for mobile broadband; the operating system can now detect the insertion of a SIM card and automatically configure connection settings (including APNs and carrier branding), and reduce its internet usage in order to conserve bandwidth on metered networks. Wi... |
573030d304bcaa1900d77322 | Where can Carrier account management systems be found? | Windows Store apps | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 also incorporates improved support for mobile broadband; the operating system can now detect the insertion of a SIM card and automatically configure connection settings (including APNs and carrier branding), and reduce its internet usage in order to conserve bandwidth on metered networks. Wi... |
573030d304bcaa1900d77323 | What registers the insertion of a SIM card? | the operating system | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 also incorporates improved support for mobile broadband; the operating system can now detect the insertion of a SIM card and automatically configure connection settings (including APNs and carrier branding), and reduce its internet usage in order to conserve bandwidth on metered networks. Wi... |
573030d304bcaa1900d77324 | What are some connection settings in Windows 8? | APNs and carrier branding | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 also incorporates improved support for mobile broadband; the operating system can now detect the insertion of a SIM card and automatically configure connection settings (including APNs and carrier branding), and reduce its internet usage in order to conserve bandwidth on metered networks. Wi... |
573031bb04bcaa1900d7733b | Who is Jensen Harris? | Microsoft developer | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 introduces a new style of application, Windows Store apps. According to Microsoft developer Jensen Harris, these apps are to be optimized for touchscreen environments and are more specialized than current desktop applications. Apps can run either in a full-screen mode, or be snapped to the s... |
573031bb04bcaa1900d7733c | What apps can one expect the People app to match with? | Facebook, Skype, and People service | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 introduces a new style of application, Windows Store apps. According to Microsoft developer Jensen Harris, these apps are to be optimized for touchscreen environments and are more specialized than current desktop applications. Apps can run either in a full-screen mode, or be snapped to the s... |
573031bb04bcaa1900d7733d | What apps can one expect the Photos app to match with? | Facebook and Flickr | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 introduces a new style of application, Windows Store apps. According to Microsoft developer Jensen Harris, these apps are to be optimized for touchscreen environments and are more specialized than current desktop applications. Apps can run either in a full-screen mode, or be snapped to the s... |
573031bb04bcaa1900d7733e | What makes Windows Store apps unique? | apps are to be optimized for touchscreen environments and are more specialized than current desktop applications. | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 introduces a new style of application, Windows Store apps. According to Microsoft developer Jensen Harris, these apps are to be optimized for touchscreen environments and are more specialized than current desktop applications. Apps can run either in a full-screen mode, or be snapped to the s... |
573031bb04bcaa1900d7733f | What are contracts? | collection of hooks to provide common functionality that can integrate with other apps | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 introduces a new style of application, Windows Store apps. According to Microsoft developer Jensen Harris, these apps are to be optimized for touchscreen environments and are more specialized than current desktop applications. Apps can run either in a full-screen mode, or be snapped to the s... |
573032bba23a5019007fcf5f | What programming languages does Windows Runtime work with? | C, C++, Visual Basic .NET, C#, along with HTML5 and JavaScript | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows Store apps run within a new set of APIs known as Windows Runtime, which supports programming languages such as C, C++, Visual Basic .NET, C#, along with HTML5 and JavaScript. If written in some \"high-level\" languages, apps written for Windows Runtime can be compatible with both Intel and ARM... |
573032bba23a5019007fcf60 | What makes Windows apps binary code compatible? | If written in some "high-level" languages | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows Store apps run within a new set of APIs known as Windows Runtime, which supports programming languages such as C, C++, Visual Basic .NET, C#, along with HTML5 and JavaScript. If written in some \"high-level\" languages, apps written for Windows Runtime can be compatible with both Intel and ARM... |
573032bba23a5019007fcf61 | What does compiling components as Windows Runtime make possible? | permitting consumption by all compatible languages | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows Store apps run within a new set of APIs known as Windows Runtime, which supports programming languages such as C, C++, Visual Basic .NET, C#, along with HTML5 and JavaScript. If written in some \"high-level\" languages, apps written for Windows Runtime can be compatible with both Intel and ARM... |
573032bba23a5019007fcf62 | What kind of environment provides Windows apps extra security? | sandboxed environment | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows Store apps run within a new set of APIs known as Windows Runtime, which supports programming languages such as C, C++, Visual Basic .NET, C#, along with HTML5 and JavaScript. If written in some \"high-level\" languages, apps written for Windows Runtime can be compatible with both Intel and ARM... |
57303379b2c2fd1400568a5b | Where can Windows 8 install apps from? | Windows Store | [
"Windows_8\n\nRetail versions of Windows 8 are only able to install these apps through Windows Store—a namesake distribution platform which offers both apps, and listings for desktop programs certified for comparability with Windows 8. A method to sideload apps from outside Windows Store is available to devices run... |
57303379b2c2fd1400568a5c | How do devices with Windows 8 Enterprise attain apps outside of the Windows Store? | sideload apps | [
"Windows_8\n\nRetail versions of Windows 8 are only able to install these apps through Windows Store—a namesake distribution platform which offers both apps, and listings for desktop programs certified for comparability with Windows 8. A method to sideload apps from outside Windows Store is available to devices run... |
57303379b2c2fd1400568a5d | What other devices can sideload apps? | Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT devices | [
"Windows_8\n\nRetail versions of Windows 8 are only able to install these apps through Windows Store—a namesake distribution platform which offers both apps, and listings for desktop programs certified for comparability with Windows 8. A method to sideload apps from outside Windows Store is available to devices run... |
5730342e947a6a140053d282 | What does immersive app stand for? | the apps prior to the first official presentation of Windows 8 | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe term \"Immersive app\" had been used internally by Microsoft developers to refer to the apps prior to the first official presentation of Windows 8, after which they were referred to as \"Metro-style apps\" in reference to the Metro design language. The term was phased out in August 2012; a Microso... |
5730342e947a6a140053d283 | What are apps after the introduction of Windows 8 called? | Metro-style apps | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe term \"Immersive app\" had been used internally by Microsoft developers to refer to the apps prior to the first official presentation of Windows 8, after which they were referred to as \"Metro-style apps\" in reference to the Metro design language. The term was phased out in August 2012; a Microso... |
5730342e947a6a140053d284 | Who is Soma Somasegar? | vice president of Microsoft's development software division | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe term \"Immersive app\" had been used internally by Microsoft developers to refer to the apps prior to the first official presentation of Windows 8, after which they were referred to as \"Metro-style apps\" in reference to the Metro design language. The term was phased out in August 2012; a Microso... |
5730342e947a6a140053d285 | When did Windows Store apps become the real term for the apps? | September 12, 2012 | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe term \"Immersive app\" had been used internally by Microsoft developers to refer to the apps prior to the first official presentation of Windows 8, after which they were referred to as \"Metro-style apps\" in reference to the Metro design language. The term was phased out in August 2012; a Microso... |
5730368a04bcaa1900d7737f | What code did Windows 8 change to? | API code instead of WinRT | [
"Windows_8\n\nExceptions to the restrictions faced by Windows Store apps are given to web browsers. The user's default browser can distribute a Metro-style web browser in same package as the desktop version, which has access to functionality unavailable to other apps, such as being able to permanently run in the ba... |
5730368a04bcaa1900d77380 | What term did Microsoft give to its exception privilige for web browsing? | New experience enabled | [
"Windows_8\n\nExceptions to the restrictions faced by Windows Store apps are given to web browsers. The user's default browser can distribute a Metro-style web browser in same package as the desktop version, which has access to functionality unavailable to other apps, such as being able to permanently run in the ba... |
5730368a04bcaa1900d77381 | What different options did the desktop version have? | able to permanently run in the background, use multiple background processes, and use Windows API code | [
"Windows_8\n\nExceptions to the restrictions faced by Windows Store apps are given to web browsers. The user's default browser can distribute a Metro-style web browser in same package as the desktop version, which has access to functionality unavailable to other apps, such as being able to permanently run in the ba... |
5730374704bcaa1900d7738f | Which two browsers promised to develop Metro-style versions of their browsers? | Chrome and Firefox | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe developers of both Chrome and Firefox committed to developing Metro-style versions of their browsers; while Chrome's \"Windows 8 mode\" uses a full-screen version of the existing desktop interface, Firefox's version (which was first made available on the \"Aurora\" release channel in September 201... |
5730374704bcaa1900d77390 | What does Chromes version for Windows 8 do? | uses a full-screen version of the existing desktop interface | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe developers of both Chrome and Firefox committed to developing Metro-style versions of their browsers; while Chrome's \"Windows 8 mode\" uses a full-screen version of the existing desktop interface, Firefox's version (which was first made available on the \"Aurora\" release channel in September 201... |
5730374704bcaa1900d77391 | What does Firefox's version for Windows 8 do? | uses a touch-optimized interface | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe developers of both Chrome and Firefox committed to developing Metro-style versions of their browsers; while Chrome's \"Windows 8 mode\" uses a full-screen version of the existing desktop interface, Firefox's version (which was first made available on the \"Aurora\" release channel in September 201... |
5730374704bcaa1900d77392 | When was Firefox's version of Windows 8 made accesible? | September 2013 | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe developers of both Chrome and Firefox committed to developing Metro-style versions of their browsers; while Chrome's \"Windows 8 mode\" uses a full-screen version of the existing desktop interface, Firefox's version (which was first made available on the \"Aurora\" release channel in September 201... |
573038afb2c2fd1400568a8d | What is found on the Start Screen? | a customizable array of tiles linking to various apps and desktop programs | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 introduces significant changes to the operating system's user interface, many of which are aimed at improving its experience on tablet computers and other touchscreen devices. The new user interface is based on Microsoft's Metro design language, and uses a Start screen similar to that of Win... |
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