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573038afb2c2fd1400568a8e | What do live tiles do? | display constantly updated information and content | [
"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... |
573038afb2c2fd1400568a8f | What is the primary function of the PC Settings app? | used for basic configuration and user settings | [
"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... |
573038afb2c2fd1400568a90 | Where can advanced settings options be found? | Control Panel | [
"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... |
573038afb2c2fd1400568a91 | What is the new System User interface built on? | Microsoft's Metro design language | [
"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... |
573039d104bcaa1900d773cd | What is charms? | A vertical toolbar | [
"Windows_8\n\nA vertical toolbar known as the charms (accessed by swiping from the right edge of a touchscreen, or pointing the cursor at hotspots in the right corners of a screen) provides access to system and app-related functions, such as search, sharing, device management, settings, and a Start button. The trad... |
573039d104bcaa1900d773ce | What is the purpose of charms? | provides access to system and app-related functions, such as search, sharing, device management, settings, and a Start button | [
"Windows_8\n\nA vertical toolbar known as the charms (accessed by swiping from the right edge of a touchscreen, or pointing the cursor at hotspots in the right corners of a screen) provides access to system and app-related functions, such as search, sharing, device management, settings, and a Start button. The trad... |
573039d104bcaa1900d773cf | How is an active list of apps accessed? | Pointing the cursor in the top-left corner of the screen and moving down | [
"Windows_8\n\nA vertical toolbar known as the charms (accessed by swiping from the right edge of a touchscreen, or pointing the cursor at hotspots in the right corners of a screen) provides access to system and app-related functions, such as search, sharing, device management, settings, and a Start button. The trad... |
573039d104bcaa1900d773d0 | What does swiping from the left edge of the screen do? | allows one to switch between apps and Desktop | [
"Windows_8\n\nA vertical toolbar known as the charms (accessed by swiping from the right edge of a touchscreen, or pointing the cursor at hotspots in the right corners of a screen) provides access to system and app-related functions, such as search, sharing, device management, settings, and a Start button. The trad... |
573039d104bcaa1900d773d1 | How is the traditional desktop evironment opened? | via a tile on the Start screen | [
"Windows_8\n\nA vertical toolbar known as the charms (accessed by swiping from the right edge of a touchscreen, or pointing the cursor at hotspots in the right corners of a screen) provides access to system and app-related functions, such as search, sharing, device management, settings, and a Start button. The trad... |
57303ce2947a6a140053d2fc | Why was the ability to play DVD-Video taken off of Windows Media Player? | the cost of licensing the necessary decoders | [
"Windows_8\n\nSeveral notable features have been removed in Windows 8, beginning with the traditional Start menu. Support for playing DVD-Video was removed from Windows Media Player due to the cost of licensing the necessary decoders (especially for devices which do not include optical disc drives at all) and the p... |
57303ce2947a6a140053d2fd | What does the Pro Pack do? | upgrades the system to Windows 8 Pro | [
"Windows_8\n\nSeveral notable features have been removed in Windows 8, beginning with the traditional Start menu. Support for playing DVD-Video was removed from Windows Media Player due to the cost of licensing the necessary decoders (especially for devices which do not include optical disc drives at all) and the p... |
57303ce2947a6a140053d2fe | Which main feature was removed in Windows 8? | the traditional Start menu | [
"Windows_8\n\nSeveral notable features have been removed in Windows 8, beginning with the traditional Start menu. Support for playing DVD-Video was removed from Windows Media Player due to the cost of licensing the necessary decoders (especially for devices which do not include optical disc drives at all) and the p... |
57303e5ea23a5019007fcffd | What backup element is still found on Windows 8? | Backup and Restore | [
"Windows_8\n\nBackup and Restore, the backup component of Windows, is deprecated. It still ships with Windows 8 and continues to work on preset schedules, but is pushed to the background and can only be accessed through a Control Panel applet called \"Windows 7 File Recovery\".:76 Shadow Copy, a component of Window... |
57303e5ea23a5019007fcffe | How is Backup and Restore opened? | through a Control Panel applet called "Windows 7 File Recovery" | [
"Windows_8\n\nBackup and Restore, the backup component of Windows, is deprecated. It still ships with Windows 8 and continues to work on preset schedules, but is pushed to the background and can only be accessed through a Control Panel applet called \"Windows 7 File Recovery\".:76 Shadow Copy, a component of Window... |
57303e5ea23a5019007fcfff | What does :76 Shadow Copy do? | access previous versions of shared files stored on a Windows Server computer | [
"Windows_8\n\nBackup and Restore, the backup component of Windows, is deprecated. It still ships with Windows 8 and continues to work on preset schedules, but is pushed to the background and can only be accessed through a Control Panel applet called \"Windows 7 File Recovery\".:76 Shadow Copy, a component of Window... |
57303e5ea23a5019007fd000 | What is :74 used for? | other software | [
"Windows_8\n\nBackup and Restore, the backup component of Windows, is deprecated. It still ships with Windows 8 and continues to work on preset schedules, but is pushed to the background and can only be accessed through a Control Panel applet called \"Windows 7 File Recovery\".:76 Shadow Copy, a component of Window... |
5730408b947a6a140053d332 | What did Microsoft change the tablet resolution requirements on March 12, 2013? | 1024×768 | [
"Windows_8\n\nMicrosoft released minimum hardware requirements for tablet and laplet devices to be \"certified\" for Windows 8, and defined a convertible form factor as a standalone device that combines the PC, display and rechargeable power source with a mechanically attached keyboard and pointing device in a sing... |
5730408b947a6a140053d333 | Why did Microsoft decrease the required resoultion for tablets? | to allow "greater design flexibility" for future products | [
"Windows_8\n\nMicrosoft released minimum hardware requirements for tablet and laplet devices to be \"certified\" for Windows 8, and defined a convertible form factor as a standalone device that combines the PC, display and rechargeable power source with a mechanically attached keyboard and pointing device in a sing... |
5730408b947a6a140053d334 | What is a convertible form factor? | a standalone device that combines the PC, display and rechargeable power source with a mechanically attached keyboard and pointing device in a single chassis | [
"Windows_8\n\nMicrosoft released minimum hardware requirements for tablet and laplet devices to be \"certified\" for Windows 8, and defined a convertible form factor as a standalone device that combines the PC, display and rechargeable power source with a mechanically attached keyboard and pointing device in a sing... |
5730408b947a6a140053d335 | How does a convertible become a tablet? | attached input devices are hidden or removed leaving the display as the only input mechanism | [
"Windows_8\n\nMicrosoft released minimum hardware requirements for tablet and laplet devices to be \"certified\" for Windows 8, and defined a convertible form factor as a standalone device that combines the PC, display and rechargeable power source with a mechanically attached keyboard and pointing device in a sing... |
5730413904bcaa1900d7741d | How many Windows 8 editions are there? | three | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 is available in three different editions, of which the lowest version, branded simply as Windows 8, and Windows 8 Pro, were sold at retail in most countries, and as pre-loaded software on new computers. Each edition of Windows 8 includes all of the capabilities and features of the edition be... |
5730413904bcaa1900d7741e | What extras does Windows 8 Pro have? | BitLocker, Hyper-V, the ability to join a domain, and the ability to install Windows Media Center as a paid add-on | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 is available in three different editions, of which the lowest version, branded simply as Windows 8, and Windows 8 Pro, were sold at retail in most countries, and as pre-loaded software on new computers. Each edition of Windows 8 includes all of the capabilities and features of the edition be... |
5730413904bcaa1900d7741f | What extras do Windows 8 Enterprise have? | features aimed towards business environments | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 is available in three different editions, of which the lowest version, branded simply as Windows 8, and Windows 8 Pro, were sold at retail in most countries, and as pre-loaded software on new computers. Each edition of Windows 8 includes all of the capabilities and features of the edition be... |
5730413904bcaa1900d77420 | How would one get Windows RT? | as pre-loaded software on devices specifically developed for it | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 is available in three different editions, of which the lowest version, branded simply as Windows 8, and Windows 8 Pro, were sold at retail in most countries, and as pre-loaded software on new computers. Each edition of Windows 8 includes all of the capabilities and features of the edition be... |
57304225947a6a140053d368 | During it's launch how much was a Windows 8 upgrade? | $39.99 online, or $69.99 for retail box | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 was distributed as a retail box product on DVD, and through a digital download that could be converted into DVD or USB install media. As part of a launch promotion, Microsoft offered Windows 8 Pro upgrades at a discounted price of US$39.99 online, or $69.99 for retail box from its launch unt... |
57304225947a6a140053d369 | What is the Windows 8 price? | $119.99 | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 was distributed as a retail box product on DVD, and through a digital download that could be converted into DVD or USB install media. As part of a launch promotion, Microsoft offered Windows 8 Pro upgrades at a discounted price of US$39.99 online, or $69.99 for retail box from its launch unt... |
57304225947a6a140053d36a | What is the Windows 8 Pro price? | $199.99 | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 was distributed as a retail box product on DVD, and through a digital download that could be converted into DVD or USB install media. As part of a launch promotion, Microsoft offered Windows 8 Pro upgrades at a discounted price of US$39.99 online, or $69.99 for retail box from its launch unt... |
57304225947a6a140053d36b | Which PC owners could purchase a Windows 8 Pro uprgrade for $14.99? | PCs pre-loaded with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 was distributed as a retail box product on DVD, and through a digital download that could be converted into DVD or USB install media. As part of a launch promotion, Microsoft offered Windows 8 Pro upgrades at a discounted price of US$39.99 online, or $69.99 for retail box from its launch unt... |
57304225947a6a140053d36c | How much was the Windows Media Center add-on during the original Windows 8 promotion? | free | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 was distributed as a retail box product on DVD, and through a digital download that could be converted into DVD or USB install media. As part of a launch promotion, Microsoft offered Windows 8 Pro upgrades at a discounted price of US$39.99 online, or $69.99 for retail box from its launch unt... |
573043c2b2c2fd1400568b2f | What restrictions do Windows upgrade licenses have? | require an existing version of Windows to install | [
"Windows_8\n\nUnlike previous versions of Windows, Windows 8 was distributed at retail in \"Upgrade\" licenses only, which require an existing version of Windows to install. The \"full version software\" SKU, which was more expensive but could be installed on computers without an eligible OS or none at all, was dis... |
573043c2b2c2fd1400568b30 | What did Windows offer in place of a full version of the software? | specialized "System Builder" SKU | [
"Windows_8\n\nUnlike previous versions of Windows, Windows 8 was distributed at retail in \"Upgrade\" licenses only, which require an existing version of Windows to install. The \"full version software\" SKU, which was more expensive but could be installed on computers without an eligible OS or none at all, was dis... |
573043c2b2c2fd1400568b31 | What did the System Builder SKU take the place of? | (OEM) SKU | [
"Windows_8\n\nUnlike previous versions of Windows, Windows 8 was distributed at retail in \"Upgrade\" licenses only, which require an existing version of Windows to install. The \"full version software\" SKU, which was more expensive but could be installed on computers without an eligible OS or none at all, was dis... |
573043c2b2c2fd1400568b32 | What does OEM stand for? | original equipment manufacturer | [
"Windows_8\n\nUnlike previous versions of Windows, Windows 8 was distributed at retail in \"Upgrade\" licenses only, which require an existing version of Windows to install. The \"full version software\" SKU, which was more expensive but could be installed on computers without an eligible OS or none at all, was dis... |
573043c2b2c2fd1400568b33 | What did the Personal Use License allow? | purchase and personal use by users on homebuilt computers | [
"Windows_8\n\nUnlike previous versions of Windows, Windows 8 was distributed at retail in \"Upgrade\" licenses only, which require an existing version of Windows to install. The \"full version software\" SKU, which was more expensive but could be installed on computers without an eligible OS or none at all, was dis... |
57304603b2c2fd1400568b53 | What replaced Windows 8? | Windows 8.1 | [
"Windows_8\n\nRetail distribution of Windows 8 has since been discontinued in favor of Windows 8.1. Unlike 8, 8.1 is available as \"full version software\" at both retail and online for download that does not require a previous version of Windows in order to be installed. Pricing for these new copies remain identic... |
57304603b2c2fd1400568b54 | What is the primary difference in Windows 8.1? | 8.1 is available as "full version software" | [
"Windows_8\n\nRetail distribution of Windows 8 has since been discontinued in favor of Windows 8.1. Unlike 8, 8.1 is available as \"full version software\" at both retail and online for download that does not require a previous version of Windows in order to be installed. Pricing for these new copies remain identic... |
57304603b2c2fd1400568b55 | What exemption was removed from Windows 8.1? | Personal Use License | [
"Windows_8\n\nRetail distribution of Windows 8 has since been discontinued in favor of Windows 8.1. Unlike 8, 8.1 is available as \"full version software\" at both retail and online for download that does not require a previous version of Windows in order to be installed. Pricing for these new copies remain identic... |
57304603b2c2fd1400568b56 | What is Windows 8.1 with Bing? | a special OEM-specific SKU of Windows 8.1 subsidized by Microsoft's Bing search engine | [
"Windows_8\n\nRetail distribution of Windows 8 has since been discontinued in favor of Windows 8.1. Unlike 8, 8.1 is available as \"full version software\" at both retail and online for download that does not require a previous version of Windows in order to be installed. Pricing for these new copies remain identic... |
573047b604bcaa1900d77465 | What architecture types does Windows 8 support? | 32-bit and 64-bit | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe three desktop editions of Windows 8 support 32-bit and 64-bit architectures; retail copies of Windows 8 include install DVDs for both architectures, while the online installer automatically installs the version corresponding with the architecture of the system's existing Windows installation. The ... |
573047b604bcaa1900d77466 | What is 16-bit support intended for? | CPUs compatible with x86 2nd generation | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe three desktop editions of Windows 8 support 32-bit and 64-bit architectures; retail copies of Windows 8 include install DVDs for both architectures, while the online installer automatically installs the version corresponding with the architecture of the system's existing Windows installation. The ... |
573047b604bcaa1900d77467 | When was x86 2nd generation created? | 1978 | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe three desktop editions of Windows 8 support 32-bit and 64-bit architectures; retail copies of Windows 8 include install DVDs for both architectures, while the online installer automatically installs the version corresponding with the architecture of the system's existing Windows installation. The ... |
573047b604bcaa1900d77468 | How does the online Windows installer know which version to install? | automatically installs the version corresponding with the architecture of the system's existing Windows installation | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe three desktop editions of Windows 8 support 32-bit and 64-bit architectures; retail copies of Windows 8 include install DVDs for both architectures, while the online installer automatically installs the version corresponding with the architecture of the system's existing Windows installation. The ... |
5730485304bcaa1900d77477 | What Windows version is compatible with ARM processors? | Windows RT | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows RT, the only edition of Windows 8 for systems with ARM processors, only supports applications included with the system (such as a special version of Office 2013), supplied through Windows Update, or Windows Store apps, to ensure that the system only runs applications that are optimized for the... |
5730485304bcaa1900d77478 | What apps work on Windows RT? | only supports applications included with the system | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows RT, the only edition of Windows 8 for systems with ARM processors, only supports applications included with the system (such as a special version of Office 2013), supplied through Windows Update, or Windows Store apps, to ensure that the system only runs applications that are optimized for the... |
5730485304bcaa1900d77479 | Why does Windows RT only work with apps included with the system? | to ensure that the system only runs applications that are optimized for the architecture | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows RT, the only edition of Windows 8 for systems with ARM processors, only supports applications included with the system (such as a special version of Office 2013), supplied through Windows Update, or Windows Store apps, to ensure that the system only runs applications that are optimized for the... |
57304982a23a5019007fd07b | Who is Tony Mangefeste? | Microsoft developer | [
"Windows_8\n\nFollowing the unveiling of Windows 8, Microsoft faced criticism (particularly from free software supporters) for mandating that devices receiving its optional certification for Windows 8 have secure boot enabled by default using a key provided by Microsoft. Concerns were raised that secure boot could ... |
57304982a23a5019007fd07c | What ideology does Microsoft follow? | to provide customers with the best experience first, and allow them to make decisions themselves | [
"Windows_8\n\nFollowing the unveiling of Windows 8, Microsoft faced criticism (particularly from free software supporters) for mandating that devices receiving its optional certification for Windows 8 have secure boot enabled by default using a key provided by Microsoft. Concerns were raised that secure boot could ... |
57304982a23a5019007fd07d | Who condemned Microsoft for requiring devices to have secure boot enabled by default? | free software supporters | [
"Windows_8\n\nFollowing the unveiling of Windows 8, Microsoft faced criticism (particularly from free software supporters) for mandating that devices receiving its optional certification for Windows 8 have secure boot enabled by default using a key provided by Microsoft. Concerns were raised that secure boot could ... |
57304982a23a5019007fd07e | What resolution did Microsoft come to in their certificiation guidelines? | vendors would be required to provide means for users to re-configure or disable secure boot | [
"Windows_8\n\nFollowing the unveiling of Windows 8, Microsoft faced criticism (particularly from free software supporters) for mandating that devices receiving its optional certification for Windows 8 have secure boot enabled by default using a key provided by Microsoft. Concerns were raised that secure boot could ... |
57304af1069b531400831fff | Who criticized Microsofts closed platform Windows Store? | video game developers | [
"Windows_8\n\nSeveral notable video game developers criticized Microsoft for making its Windows Store a closed platform subject to its own regulations, as it conflicted with their view of the PC as an open platform. Markus \"Notch\" Persson (creator of the indie game Minecraft), Gabe Newell (co-founder of Valve Cor... |
57304af1069b531400832000 | Who created Minecraft? | Markus "Notch" Persson | [
"Windows_8\n\nSeveral notable video game developers criticized Microsoft for making its Windows Store a closed platform subject to its own regulations, as it conflicted with their view of the PC as an open platform. Markus \"Notch\" Persson (creator of the indie game Minecraft), Gabe Newell (co-founder of Valve Cor... |
57304af1069b531400832001 | Who developed Steam? | Gabe Newell | [
"Windows_8\n\nSeveral notable video game developers criticized Microsoft for making its Windows Store a closed platform subject to its own regulations, as it conflicted with their view of the PC as an open platform. Markus \"Notch\" Persson (creator of the indie game Minecraft), Gabe Newell (co-founder of Valve Cor... |
57304af1069b531400832002 | What company is Rob Pardo associated with? | Activision Blizzard | [
"Windows_8\n\nSeveral notable video game developers criticized Microsoft for making its Windows Store a closed platform subject to its own regulations, as it conflicted with their view of the PC as an open platform. Markus \"Notch\" Persson (creator of the indie game Minecraft), Gabe Newell (co-founder of Valve Cor... |
57304af1069b531400832003 | What was the main reasoning behind the creation of the Windows Store? | responding to the success of both Apple and Google in pursuing the "curated application store approach." | [
"Windows_8\n\nSeveral notable video game developers criticized Microsoft for making its Windows Store a closed platform subject to its own regulations, as it conflicted with their view of the PC as an open platform. Markus \"Notch\" Persson (creator of the indie game Minecraft), Gabe Newell (co-founder of Valve Cor... |
57304f698ab72b1400f9c42e | Who equated windos 8 as the first desktop operating system that understand what a computer is supposed to do? | David Pierce | [
"Windows_8\n\nReviews of the various editions of Windows 8 have been mixed. Tom Warren of The Verge said that although Windows 8's emphasis on touch computing was significant and risked alienating desktop users, a \"tablet PC with Windows 8 makes an iPad feel immediately out of date\" due to the capabilities of the... |
57304f698ab72b1400f9c42f | Why did Pierce give the Start Screen such glowing reviews? | because it allows users to interact with dynamic information | [
"Windows_8\n\nReviews of the various editions of Windows 8 have been mixed. Tom Warren of The Verge said that although Windows 8's emphasis on touch computing was significant and risked alienating desktop users, a \"tablet PC with Windows 8 makes an iPad feel immediately out of date\" due to the capabilities of the... |
57304f698ab72b1400f9c430 | Which improvements were most well regarded? | File History, Storage Spaces, and the updated Task Manager | [
"Windows_8\n\nReviews of the various editions of Windows 8 have been mixed. Tom Warren of The Verge said that although Windows 8's emphasis on touch computing was significant and risked alienating desktop users, a \"tablet PC with Windows 8 makes an iPad feel immediately out of date\" due to the capabilities of the... |
57304f698ab72b1400f9c431 | Who else uses a closed distribution platform? | Apple | [
"Windows_8\n\nReviews of the various editions of Windows 8 have been mixed. Tom Warren of The Verge said that although Windows 8's emphasis on touch computing was significant and risked alienating desktop users, a \"tablet PC with Windows 8 makes an iPad feel immediately out of date\" due to the capabilities of the... |
573051012461fd1900a9cd17 | What makes the Windows 8 interface difficult to use? | the lack of instructions provided by the operating system on the functions accessed through the user interface | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe interface of Windows 8 has been the subject of mixed reaction. Bright wrote that its system of hot corners and edge swiping \"wasn't very obvious\" due to the lack of instructions provided by the operating system on the functions accessed through the user interface, even by the video tutorial adde... |
573051012461fd1900a9cd18 | Who said the Windows 8 interface was clumsy and impractical? | Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe interface of Windows 8 has been the subject of mixed reaction. Bright wrote that its system of hot corners and edge swiping \"wasn't very obvious\" due to the lack of instructions provided by the operating system on the functions accessed through the user interface, even by the video tutorial adde... |
573051012461fd1900a9cd19 | What kind of feedback has Windows 8 received? | mixed | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe interface of Windows 8 has been the subject of mixed reaction. Bright wrote that its system of hot corners and edge swiping \"wasn't very obvious\" due to the lack of instructions provided by the operating system on the functions accessed through the user interface, even by the video tutorial adde... |
573051df2461fd1900a9cd27 | What is IDC? | market research firm | [
"Windows_8\n\nHowever, according to research firm NPD, sales of devices running Windows in the United States have declined 21 percent compared to the same time period in 2011. As the holiday shopping season wrapped up, Windows 8 sales continued to lag, even as Apple reported brisk sales. The market research firm ID... |
573051df2461fd1900a9cd28 | What is the decline in PC sales attributed to? | consumers bought more mobile devices | [
"Windows_8\n\nHowever, according to research firm NPD, sales of devices running Windows in the United States have declined 21 percent compared to the same time period in 2011. As the holiday shopping season wrapped up, Windows 8 sales continued to lag, even as Apple reported brisk sales. The market research firm ID... |
573051df2461fd1900a9cd29 | How much of a decrease in sales have Windows devices experienced? | 21 percent | [
"Windows_8\n\nHowever, according to research firm NPD, sales of devices running Windows in the United States have declined 21 percent compared to the same time period in 2011. As the holiday shopping season wrapped up, Windows 8 sales continued to lag, even as Apple reported brisk sales. The market research firm ID... |
573051df2461fd1900a9cd2a | While Windows sales went down, which company experienced an increase in sales? | Apple | [
"Windows_8\n\nHowever, according to research firm NPD, sales of devices running Windows in the United States have declined 21 percent compared to the same time period in 2011. As the holiday shopping season wrapped up, Windows 8 sales continued to lag, even as Apple reported brisk sales. The market research firm ID... |
57305291069b531400832053 | What percent of tablets were running Windows in Q1 2013/ | 7.4 | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 surpassed Windows Vista in market share with a 5.1% usage rate according to numbers posted in July 2013 by Net Applications, with usage on a steady upward trajectory. However, intake of Windows 8 still lags behind that of Windows Vista and Windows 7 at the same point in their release cycles.... |
57305291069b531400832054 | What was Androids market share in 2013? | 43.4% | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 surpassed Windows Vista in market share with a 5.1% usage rate according to numbers posted in July 2013 by Net Applications, with usage on a steady upward trajectory. However, intake of Windows 8 still lags behind that of Windows Vista and Windows 7 at the same point in their release cycles.... |
57305291069b531400832055 | What was teh iOS market share in 2013? | 48.2% | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 surpassed Windows Vista in market share with a 5.1% usage rate according to numbers posted in July 2013 by Net Applications, with usage on a steady upward trajectory. However, intake of Windows 8 still lags behind that of Windows Vista and Windows 7 at the same point in their release cycles.... |
57305291069b531400832056 | What does Strategy Analytics say Windows tablets are lacking? | top tier apps | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 surpassed Windows Vista in market share with a 5.1% usage rate according to numbers posted in July 2013 by Net Applications, with usage on a steady upward trajectory. However, intake of Windows 8 still lags behind that of Windows Vista and Windows 7 at the same point in their release cycles.... |
57305291069b531400832057 | When did Windows 8 surpass Windows Vistas market share? | July 2013 | [
"Windows_8\n\nWindows 8 surpassed Windows Vista in market share with a 5.1% usage rate according to numbers posted in July 2013 by Net Applications, with usage on a steady upward trajectory. However, intake of Windows 8 still lags behind that of Windows Vista and Windows 7 at the same point in their release cycles.... |
573053ea8ab72b1400f9c46e | What changes did Microsoft make to its certification requirements in March 2013? | amended its certification requirements to allow tablets to use the 1024×768 resolution as a minimum | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn March 2013, Microsoft also amended its certification requirements to allow tablets to use the 1024×768 resolution as a minimum; this change is expected to allow the production of certified Windows 8 tablets in smaller form factors—a market which is currently dominated by Android-based tablets. Desp... |
573053ea8ab72b1400f9c46f | Why did Microsoft change the tablet resolution minimum? | to allow the production of certified Windows 8 tablets in smaller form factors | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn March 2013, Microsoft also amended its certification requirements to allow tablets to use the 1024×768 resolution as a minimum; this change is expected to allow the production of certified Windows 8 tablets in smaller form factors—a market which is currently dominated by Android-based tablets. Desp... |
573053ea8ab72b1400f9c470 | How many licenses did Microsoft sell in the first six months? | 100 million | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn March 2013, Microsoft also amended its certification requirements to allow tablets to use the 1024×768 resolution as a minimum; this change is expected to allow the production of certified Windows 8 tablets in smaller form factors—a market which is currently dominated by Android-based tablets. Desp... |
573053ea8ab72b1400f9c471 | What controlled the small form tablet market at this time? | Android-based tablets | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn March 2013, Microsoft also amended its certification requirements to allow tablets to use the 1024×768 resolution as a minimum; this change is expected to allow the production of certified Windows 8 tablets in smaller form factors—a market which is currently dominated by Android-based tablets. Desp... |
573055012461fd1900a9cd41 | When did Microsoft make the existence of Windows 8.1 with Bing OEM SKU official? | May 23, 2014 | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn February 2014, Bloomberg reported that Microsoft would be lowering the price of Windows 8 licenses by 70% for devices that retail under US$250; alongside the announcement that an update to the operating system would allow OEMs to produce devices with as little as 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, c... |
573055012461fd1900a9cd42 | When did Microsoft remove license fees on device screens less than 9 inches? | April 2, 2014 | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn February 2014, Bloomberg reported that Microsoft would be lowering the price of Windows 8 licenses by 70% for devices that retail under US$250; alongside the announcement that an update to the operating system would allow OEMs to produce devices with as little as 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, c... |
573055012461fd1900a9cd43 | When did Windows 8 decrease the price of Windows 8 for devices that cost less than $250? | February 2014 | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn February 2014, Bloomberg reported that Microsoft would be lowering the price of Windows 8 licenses by 70% for devices that retail under US$250; alongside the announcement that an update to the operating system would allow OEMs to produce devices with as little as 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, c... |
573055012461fd1900a9cd44 | What was the benefit of Windows 8.1 with Bing? | cheaper Windows 8 licenses to OEMs in exchange for setting Internet Explorer's default search engine to Bing | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn February 2014, Bloomberg reported that Microsoft would be lowering the price of Windows 8 licenses by 70% for devices that retail under US$250; alongside the announcement that an update to the operating system would allow OEMs to produce devices with as little as 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, c... |
573055ee8ab72b1400f9c47e | When did the Chinese government ban the purchase of Windows 8 products? | May 2014 | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn May 2014, the Government of China banned the internal purchase of Windows 8-based products under government contracts requiring \"energy-efficient\" devices. The Xinhua News Agency claimed that Windows 8 was being banned in protest of Microsoft's support lifecycle policy and the end of support for ... |
573055ee8ab72b1400f9c47f | Why did the Chinese government ban Windows 8 based products? | in protest of Microsoft's support lifecycle policy and the end of support for Windows XP | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn May 2014, the Government of China banned the internal purchase of Windows 8-based products under government contracts requiring \"energy-efficient\" devices. The Xinhua News Agency claimed that Windows 8 was being banned in protest of Microsoft's support lifecycle policy and the end of support for ... |
573055ee8ab72b1400f9c480 | What market share did Windows XP have in Chine? | 49% | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn May 2014, the Government of China banned the internal purchase of Windows 8-based products under government contracts requiring \"energy-efficient\" devices. The Xinhua News Agency claimed that Windows 8 was being banned in protest of Microsoft's support lifecycle policy and the end of support for ... |
573055ee8ab72b1400f9c481 | Who claimed that the Windows 8 would allow the US Government to spy on its users? | Ni Guangnan | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn May 2014, the Government of China banned the internal purchase of Windows 8-based products under government contracts requiring \"energy-efficient\" devices. The Xinhua News Agency claimed that Windows 8 was being banned in protest of Microsoft's support lifecycle policy and the end of support for ... |
573056f1069b531400832085 | What does CCTV stand for? | China Central Television | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn June 2014, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) broadcast a news story further characterizing Windows 8 as a threat to national security. The story featured an interview with Ni Guangnan, who stated that operating systems could aggregate \"sensitive user information\" that could be use... |
573056f1069b531400832086 | What is the name of the Chinese social network? | Sina Weibo | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn June 2014, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) broadcast a news story further characterizing Windows 8 as a threat to national security. The story featured an interview with Ni Guangnan, who stated that operating systems could aggregate \"sensitive user information\" that could be use... |
573056f1069b531400832087 | Who claimed that the Window 8 OS could gather sensitive user information? | Ni Guangnan | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn June 2014, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) broadcast a news story further characterizing Windows 8 as a threat to national security. The story featured an interview with Ni Guangnan, who stated that operating systems could aggregate \"sensitive user information\" that could be use... |
573056f1069b531400832088 | Where did Yang Min practice as a computer scientiest? | Fudan University | [
"Windows_8\n\nIn June 2014, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) broadcast a news story further characterizing Windows 8 as a threat to national security. The story featured an interview with Ni Guangnan, who stated that operating systems could aggregate \"sensitive user information\" that could be use... |
573057ab2461fd1900a9cd89 | When was Windows 8.1 introduced? | May 14, 2013 | [
"Windows_8\n\nAn upgrade to Windows 8 known as Windows 8.1 was officially announced by Microsoft on May 14, 2013. Following a presentation devoted to the upgrade at Build 2013, a public beta version of the upgrade was released on June 26, 2013. Windows 8.1 was released to OEM hardware partners on August 27, 2013, a... |
573057ab2461fd1900a9cd8a | When did Microsoft release the beta version of Windows 8.1? | June 26, 2013 | [
"Windows_8\n\nAn upgrade to Windows 8 known as Windows 8.1 was officially announced by Microsoft on May 14, 2013. Following a presentation devoted to the upgrade at Build 2013, a public beta version of the upgrade was released on June 26, 2013. Windows 8.1 was released to OEM hardware partners on August 27, 2013, a... |
573057ab2461fd1900a9cd8b | When did MSDN and TechNet users gain access to Windows 8.1? | September 9, 2013 | [
"Windows_8\n\nAn upgrade to Windows 8 known as Windows 8.1 was officially announced by Microsoft on May 14, 2013. Following a presentation devoted to the upgrade at Build 2013, a public beta version of the upgrade was released on June 26, 2013. Windows 8.1 was released to OEM hardware partners on August 27, 2013, a... |
573058df069b531400832097 | What search engine was added in Windows 8.1? | Bing-based unified search system | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe upgrade addressed a number of criticisms faced by Windows 8 upon its release, with additional customization options for the Start screen, the restoration of a visible Start button on the desktop, the ability to snap up to four apps on a single display, and the ability to boot to the desktop instea... |
573058df069b531400832098 | How did the Windows 8.1 upgrade enhance desktop startup? | ability to boot to the desktop instead of the Start screen | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe upgrade addressed a number of criticisms faced by Windows 8 upon its release, with additional customization options for the Start screen, the restoration of a visible Start button on the desktop, the ability to snap up to four apps on a single display, and the ability to boot to the desktop instea... |
573058df069b531400832099 | What main feature was added back to the desktop? | a visible Start button | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe upgrade addressed a number of criticisms faced by Windows 8 upon its release, with additional customization options for the Start screen, the restoration of a visible Start button on the desktop, the ability to snap up to four apps on a single display, and the ability to boot to the desktop instea... |
573058df069b53140083209a | How many apps did the WIndows 8.1 update allow to be snapped onto a signular display? | up to four | [
"Windows_8\n\nThe upgrade addressed a number of criticisms faced by Windows 8 upon its release, with additional customization options for the Start screen, the restoration of a visible Start button on the desktop, the ability to snap up to four apps on a single display, and the ability to boot to the desktop instea... |
57301fc6947a6a140053d142 | How wide is Swaziland in miles?? | 81 mi | [
"Swaziland\n\nAt no more than 200 kilometres (120 mi) north to south and 130 kilometres (81 mi) east to west, Swaziland is one of the smallest countries in Africa. Despite its size, however, its climate and topography is diverse, ranging from a cool and mountainous highveld to a hot and dry lowveld. The population ... |
57301fc6947a6a140053d143 | In terms of size where does Swaziland rank within Africa in terms of country size? | one of the smallest | [
"Swaziland\n\nAt no more than 200 kilometres (120 mi) north to south and 130 kilometres (81 mi) east to west, Swaziland is one of the smallest countries in Africa. Despite its size, however, its climate and topography is diverse, ranging from a cool and mountainous highveld to a hot and dry lowveld. The population ... |
57301fc6947a6a140053d144 | What is the primary language spoken by the people in Swaziland? | siSwati | [
"Swaziland\n\nAt no more than 200 kilometres (120 mi) north to south and 130 kilometres (81 mi) east to west, Swaziland is one of the smallest countries in Africa. Despite its size, however, its climate and topography is diverse, ranging from a cool and mountainous highveld to a hot and dry lowveld. The population ... |
57301fc6947a6a140053d145 | When did the ethnic Swazis establish a kingdom? | mid-18th century | [
"Swaziland\n\nAt no more than 200 kilometres (120 mi) north to south and 130 kilometres (81 mi) east to west, Swaziland is one of the smallest countries in Africa. Despite its size, however, its climate and topography is diverse, ranging from a cool and mountainous highveld to a hot and dry lowveld. The population ... |
57301fc6947a6a140053d146 | Who was the leader of the 18th century Swazi kingdom? | Ngwane III | [
"Swaziland\n\nAt no more than 200 kilometres (120 mi) north to south and 130 kilometres (81 mi) east to west, Swaziland is one of the smallest countries in Africa. Despite its size, however, its climate and topography is diverse, ranging from a cool and mountainous highveld to a hot and dry lowveld. The population ... |
5730204ba23a5019007fcde3 | What is the per capita GDP of Swaziland? | $9,714 | [
"Swaziland\n\nSwaziland is a developing country with a small economy. Its GDP per capita of $9,714 means it is classified as a country with a lower-middle income. As a member of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), its main local trading partner is So... |
5730204ba23a5019007fcde4 | What is the SACU? | Southern African Customs Union | [
"Swaziland\n\nSwaziland is a developing country with a small economy. Its GDP per capita of $9,714 means it is classified as a country with a lower-middle income. As a member of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), its main local trading partner is So... |
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