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573032bba23a5019007fcf62 | Windows_8 | Windows 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 versions of Windows... | What kind of environment provides Windows apps extra security? | {
"text": [
"sandboxed environment"
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531
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} |
57303379b2c2fd1400568a5b | Windows_8 | Retail 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 running Windows 8 Ent... | Where can Windows 8 install apps from? | {
"text": [
"Windows Store"
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"answer_start": [
73
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} |
57303379b2c2fd1400568a5c | Windows_8 | Retail 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 running Windows 8 Ent... | How do devices with Windows 8 Enterprise attain apps outside of the Windows Store? | {
"text": [
"sideload apps"
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"answer_start": [
234
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} |
57303379b2c2fd1400568a5d | Windows_8 | Retail 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 running Windows 8 Ent... | What other devices can sideload apps? | {
"text": [
"Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT devices"
],
"answer_start": [
352
]
} |
5730342e947a6a140053d283 | Windows_8 | The 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 Microsoft spokesperson denied... | What are apps after the introduction of Windows 8 called? | {
"text": [
"Metro-style apps"
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"answer_start": [
188
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} |
5730342e947a6a140053d284 | Windows_8 | The 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 Microsoft spokesperson denied... | Who is Soma Somasegar? | {
"text": [
"vice president of Microsoft's development software division"
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"answer_start": [
734
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} |
5730342e947a6a140053d285 | Windows_8 | The 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 Microsoft spokesperson denied... | When did Windows Store apps become the real term for the apps? | {
"text": [
"September 12, 2012"
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"answer_start": [
698
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} |
5730368a04bcaa1900d7737f | Windows_8 | Exceptions 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 background, use mult... | What code did Windows 8 change to? | {
"text": [
"API code instead of WinRT"
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"answer_start": [
363
]
} |
5730368a04bcaa1900d77380 | Windows_8 | Exceptions 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 background, use mult... | What term did Microsoft give to its exception privilige for web browsing? | {
"text": [
"New experience enabled"
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"answer_start": [
586
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} |
5730374704bcaa1900d7738f | Windows_8 | The 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 2013) uses a touch-optimi... | Which two browsers promised to develop Metro-style versions of their browsers? | {
"text": [
"Chrome and Firefox"
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"answer_start": [
23
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} |
5730374704bcaa1900d77390 | Windows_8 | The 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 2013) uses a touch-optimi... | What does Chromes version for Windows 8 do? | {
"text": [
"uses a full-screen version of the existing desktop interface"
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"answer_start": [
138
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} |
5730374704bcaa1900d77391 | Windows_8 | The 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 2013) uses a touch-optimi... | What does Firefox's version for Windows 8 do? | {
"text": [
"uses a touch-optimized interface"
],
"answer_start": [
301
]
} |
5730374704bcaa1900d77392 | Windows_8 | The 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 2013) uses a touch-optimi... | When was Firefox's version of Windows 8 made accesible? | {
"text": [
"September 2013"
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"answer_start": [
285
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} |
573038afb2c2fd1400568a8e | Windows_8 | Windows 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 Windows Phone 7 as th... | What do live tiles do? | {
"text": [
"display constantly updated information and content"
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"answer_start": [
483
]
} |
573038afb2c2fd1400568a8f | Windows_8 | Windows 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 Windows Phone 7 as th... | What is the primary function of the PC Settings app? | {
"text": [
"used for basic configuration and user settings"
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"answer_start": [
746
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} |
573038afb2c2fd1400568a90 | Windows_8 | Windows 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 Windows Phone 7 as th... | Where can advanced settings options be found? | {
"text": [
"Control Panel"
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"answer_start": [
876
]
} |
573038afb2c2fd1400568a91 | Windows_8 | Windows 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 Windows Phone 7 as th... | What is the new System User interface built on? | {
"text": [
"Microsoft's Metro design language"
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"answer_start": [
221
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} |
573039d104bcaa1900d773cd | Windows_8 | A 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 traditional desktop en... | What is charms? | {
"text": [
"A vertical toolbar"
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"answer_start": [
0
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} |
573039d104bcaa1900d773d0 | Windows_8 | A 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 traditional desktop en... | What does swiping from the left edge of the screen do? | {
"text": [
"allows one to switch between apps and Desktop"
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"answer_start": [
715
]
} |
573039d104bcaa1900d773d1 | Windows_8 | A 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 traditional desktop en... | How is the traditional desktop evironment opened? | {
"text": [
"via a tile on the Start screen"
],
"answer_start": [
375
]
} |
57303ce2947a6a140053d2fc | Windows_8 | Several 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 prevalence of onlin... | Why was the ability to play DVD-Video taken off of Windows Media Player? | {
"text": [
"the cost of licensing the necessary decoders"
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"answer_start": [
175
]
} |
57303ce2947a6a140053d2fd | Windows_8 | Several 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 prevalence of onlin... | What does the Pro Pack do? | {
"text": [
"upgrades the system to Windows 8 Pro"
],
"answer_start": [
518
]
} |
57303ce2947a6a140053d2fe | Windows_8 | Several 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 prevalence of onlin... | Which main feature was removed in Windows 8? | {
"text": [
"the traditional Start menu"
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"answer_start": [
72
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} |
57303e5ea23a5019007fcffd | Windows_8 | Backup 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 Windows Explorer that once... | What backup element is still found on Windows 8? | {
"text": [
"Backup and Restore"
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"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
57303e5ea23a5019007fcffe | Windows_8 | Backup 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 Windows Explorer that once... | How is Backup and Restore opened? | {
"text": [
"through a Control Panel applet called \"Windows 7 File Recovery\""
],
"answer_start": [
198
]
} |
57303e5ea23a5019007fd000 | Windows_8 | Backup 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 Windows Explorer that once... | What is :74 used for? | {
"text": [
"other software"
],
"answer_start": [
580
]
} |
5730408b947a6a140053d332 | Windows_8 | Microsoft 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 single chassis. A conver... | What did Microsoft change the tablet resolution requirements on March 12, 2013? | {
"text": [
"1024×768"
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"answer_start": [
600
]
} |
5730408b947a6a140053d333 | Windows_8 | Microsoft 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 single chassis. A conver... | Why did Microsoft decrease the required resoultion for tablets? | {
"text": [
"to allow \"greater design flexibility\" for future products"
],
"answer_start": [
680
]
} |
5730413904bcaa1900d7741d | Windows_8 | Windows 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 below it, and add ad... | How many Windows 8 editions are there? | {
"text": [
"three"
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"answer_start": [
26
]
} |
5730413904bcaa1900d7741f | Windows_8 | Windows 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 below it, and add ad... | What extras do Windows 8 Enterprise have? | {
"text": [
"features aimed towards business environments"
],
"answer_start": [
737
]
} |
5730413904bcaa1900d77420 | Windows_8 | Windows 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 below it, and add ad... | How would one get Windows RT? | {
"text": [
"as pre-loaded software on devices specifically developed for it"
],
"answer_start": [
947
]
} |
57304225947a6a140053d368 | Windows_8 | Windows 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 until January 31, 201... | During it's launch how much was a Windows 8 upgrade? | {
"text": [
"$39.99 online, or $69.99 for retail box"
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"answer_start": [
243
]
} |
57304225947a6a140053d369 | Windows_8 | Windows 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 until January 31, 201... | What is the Windows 8 price? | {
"text": [
"$119.99"
],
"answer_start": [
362
]
} |
57304225947a6a140053d36a | Windows_8 | Windows 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 until January 31, 201... | What is the Windows 8 Pro price? | {
"text": [
"$199.99"
],
"answer_start": [
388
]
} |
57304225947a6a140053d36c | Windows_8 | Windows 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 until January 31, 201... | How much was the Windows Media Center add-on during the original Windows 8 promotion? | {
"text": [
"free"
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"answer_start": [
946
]
} |
573043c2b2c2fd1400568b2f | Windows_8 | Unlike 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 discontinued. In lieu of ... | What restrictions do Windows upgrade licenses have? | {
"text": [
"require an existing version of Windows to install"
],
"answer_start": [
107
]
} |
573043c2b2c2fd1400568b30 | Windows_8 | Unlike 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 discontinued. In lieu of ... | What did Windows offer in place of a full version of the software? | {
"text": [
"specialized \"System Builder\" SKU"
],
"answer_start": [
336
]
} |
573043c2b2c2fd1400568b31 | Windows_8 | Unlike 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 discontinued. In lieu of ... | What did the System Builder SKU take the place of? | {
"text": [
"(OEM) SKU"
],
"answer_start": [
455
]
} |
573043c2b2c2fd1400568b32 | Windows_8 | Unlike 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 discontinued. In lieu of ... | What does OEM stand for? | {
"text": [
"original equipment manufacturer"
],
"answer_start": [
423
]
} |
573043c2b2c2fd1400568b33 | Windows_8 | Unlike 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 discontinued. In lieu of ... | What did the Personal Use License allow? | {
"text": [
"purchase and personal use by users on homebuilt computers"
],
"answer_start": [
598
]
} |
57304603b2c2fd1400568b53 | Windows_8 | Retail 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 identical. With the retail ... | What replaced Windows 8? | {
"text": [
"Windows 8.1"
],
"answer_start": [
73
]
} |
57304603b2c2fd1400568b54 | Windows_8 | Retail 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 identical. With the retail ... | What is the primary difference in Windows 8.1? | {
"text": [
"8.1 is available as \"full version software\""
],
"answer_start": [
96
]
} |
57304603b2c2fd1400568b55 | Windows_8 | Retail 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 identical. With the retail ... | What exemption was removed from Windows 8.1? | {
"text": [
"Personal Use License"
],
"answer_start": [
385
]
} |
573047b604bcaa1900d77465 | Windows_8 | The 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 32-bit version run... | What architecture types does Windows 8 support? | {
"text": [
"32-bit and 64-bit"
],
"answer_start": [
48
]
} |
573047b604bcaa1900d77466 | Windows_8 | The 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 32-bit version run... | What is 16-bit support intended for? | {
"text": [
"CPUs compatible with x86 2nd generation"
],
"answer_start": [
535
]
} |
573047b604bcaa1900d77467 | Windows_8 | The 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 32-bit version run... | When was x86 2nd generation created? | {
"text": [
"1978"
],
"answer_start": [
595
]
} |
5730485304bcaa1900d77477 | Windows_8 | Windows 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 architecture. Win... | What Windows version is compatible with ARM processors? | {
"text": [
"Windows RT"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
5730485304bcaa1900d77478 | Windows_8 | Windows 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 architecture. Win... | What apps work on Windows RT? | {
"text": [
"only supports applications included with the system"
],
"answer_start": [
75
]
} |
57304982a23a5019007fd07b | Windows_8 | Following 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 prevent or hinder ... | Who is Tony Mangefeste? | {
"text": [
"Microsoft developer"
],
"answer_start": [
439
]
} |
57304982a23a5019007fd07d | Windows_8 | Following 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 prevent or hinder ... | Who condemned Microsoft for requiring devices to have secure boot enabled by default? | {
"text": [
"free software supporters"
],
"answer_start": [
83
]
} |
57304af1069b531400831fff | Windows_8 | Several 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 Corporation and develop... | Who criticized Microsofts closed platform Windows Store? | {
"text": [
"video game developers"
],
"answer_start": [
16
]
} |
57304af1069b531400832000 | Windows_8 | Several 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 Corporation and develop... | Who created Minecraft? | {
"text": [
"Markus \"Notch\" Persson"
],
"answer_start": [
202
]
} |
57304af1069b531400832001 | Windows_8 | Several 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 Corporation and develop... | Who developed Steam? | {
"text": [
"Gabe Newell"
],
"answer_start": [
264
]
} |
57304af1069b531400832002 | Windows_8 | Several 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 Corporation and develop... | What company is Rob Pardo associated with? | {
"text": [
"Activision Blizzard"
],
"answer_start": [
384
]
} |
57304f698ab72b1400f9c42e | Windows_8 | Reviews 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 operating system's ... | Who equated windos 8 as the first desktop operating system that understand what a computer is supposed to do? | {
"text": [
"David Pierce"
],
"answer_start": [
372
]
} |
57304f698ab72b1400f9c42f | Windows_8 | Reviews 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 operating system's ... | Why did Pierce give the Start Screen such glowing reviews? | {
"text": [
"because it allows users to interact with dynamic information"
],
"answer_start": [
804
]
} |
57304f698ab72b1400f9c430 | Windows_8 | Reviews 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 operating system's ... | Which improvements were most well regarded? | {
"text": [
"File History, Storage Spaces, and the updated Task Manager"
],
"answer_start": [
1240
]
} |
57304f698ab72b1400f9c431 | Windows_8 | Reviews 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 operating system's ... | Who else uses a closed distribution platform? | {
"text": [
"Apple"
],
"answer_start": [
1807
]
} |
573051012461fd1900a9cd18 | Windows_8 | The 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 added on the RTM release... | Who said the Windows 8 interface was clumsy and impractical? | {
"text": [
"Adrian Kingsley-Hughes"
],
"answer_start": [
1112
]
} |
573051012461fd1900a9cd19 | Windows_8 | The 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 added on the RTM release... | What kind of feedback has Windows 8 received? | {
"text": [
"mixed"
],
"answer_start": [
51
]
} |
573051df2461fd1900a9cd27 | Windows_8 | However, 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 IDC reported an over... | What is IDC? | {
"text": [
"market research firm"
],
"answer_start": [
279
]
} |
573051df2461fd1900a9cd28 | Windows_8 | However, 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 IDC reported an over... | What is the decline in PC sales attributed to? | {
"text": [
"consumers bought more mobile devices"
],
"answer_start": [
588
]
} |
573051df2461fd1900a9cd29 | Windows_8 | However, 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 IDC reported an over... | How much of a decrease in sales have Windows devices experienced? | {
"text": [
"21 percent"
],
"answer_start": [
109
]
} |
573051df2461fd1900a9cd2a | Windows_8 | However, 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 IDC reported an over... | While Windows sales went down, which company experienced an increase in sales? | {
"text": [
"Apple"
],
"answer_start": [
247
]
} |
57305291069b531400832053 | Windows_8 | Windows 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. Windows 8's table... | What percent of tablets were running Windows in Q1 2013/ | {
"text": [
"7.4"
],
"answer_start": [
372
]
} |
57305291069b531400832054 | Windows_8 | Windows 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. Windows 8's table... | What was Androids market share in 2013? | {
"text": [
"43.4%"
],
"answer_start": [
548
]
} |
57305291069b531400832055 | Windows_8 | Windows 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. Windows 8's table... | What was teh iOS market share in 2013? | {
"text": [
"48.2%"
],
"answer_start": [
558
]
} |
57305291069b531400832056 | Windows_8 | Windows 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. Windows 8's table... | What does Strategy Analytics say Windows tablets are lacking? | {
"text": [
"top tier apps"
],
"answer_start": [
720
]
} |
57305291069b531400832057 | Windows_8 | Windows 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. Windows 8's table... | When did Windows 8 surpass Windows Vistas market share? | {
"text": [
"July 2013"
],
"answer_start": [
104
]
} |
573053ea8ab72b1400f9c470 | Windows_8 | In 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. Despite the reaction o... | How many licenses did Microsoft sell in the first six months? | {
"text": [
"100 million"
],
"answer_start": [
378
]
} |
573053ea8ab72b1400f9c471 | Windows_8 | In 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. Despite the reaction o... | What controlled the small form tablet market at this time? | {
"text": [
"Android-based tablets"
],
"answer_start": [
275
]
} |
573055012461fd1900a9cd41 | Windows_8 | In 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, critics felt that t... | When did Microsoft make the existence of Windows 8.1 with Bing OEM SKU official? | {
"text": [
"May 23, 2014"
],
"answer_start": [
1174
]
} |
573055012461fd1900a9cd42 | Windows_8 | In 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, critics felt that t... | When did Microsoft remove license fees on device screens less than 9 inches? | {
"text": [
"April 2, 2014"
],
"answer_start": [
960
]
} |
573055012461fd1900a9cd43 | Windows_8 | In 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, critics felt that t... | When did Windows 8 decrease the price of Windows 8 for devices that cost less than $250? | {
"text": [
"February 2014"
],
"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
573055ee8ab72b1400f9c47e | Windows_8 | In 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 Windows XP (which, a... | When did the Chinese government ban the purchase of Windows 8 products? | {
"text": [
"May 2014"
],
"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
573055ee8ab72b1400f9c480 | Windows_8 | In 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 Windows XP (which, a... | What market share did Windows XP have in Chine? | {
"text": [
"49%"
],
"answer_start": [
361
]
} |
573055ee8ab72b1400f9c481 | Windows_8 | In 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 Windows XP (which, a... | Who claimed that the Windows 8 would allow the US Government to spy on its users? | {
"text": [
"Ni Guangnan"
],
"answer_start": [
497
]
} |
573056f1069b531400832085 | Windows_8 | In 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 used to "understand the... | What does CCTV stand for? | {
"text": [
"China Central Television"
],
"answer_start": [
32
]
} |
573056f1069b531400832086 | Windows_8 | In 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 used to "understand the... | What is the name of the Chinese social network? | {
"text": [
"Sina Weibo"
],
"answer_start": [
875
]
} |
573056f1069b531400832087 | Windows_8 | In 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 used to "understand the... | Who claimed that the Window 8 OS could gather sensitive user information? | {
"text": [
"Ni Guangnan"
],
"answer_start": [
191
]
} |
573056f1069b531400832088 | Windows_8 | In 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 used to "understand the... | Where did Yang Min practice as a computer scientiest? | {
"text": [
"Fudan University"
],
"answer_start": [
557
]
} |
573057ab2461fd1900a9cd89 | Windows_8 | An 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, and released public... | When was Windows 8.1 introduced? | {
"text": [
"May 14, 2013"
],
"answer_start": [
86
]
} |
573057ab2461fd1900a9cd8a | Windows_8 | An 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, and released public... | When did Microsoft release the beta version of Windows 8.1? | {
"text": [
"June 26, 2013"
],
"answer_start": [
216
]
} |
573057ab2461fd1900a9cd8b | Windows_8 | An 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, and released public... | When did MSDN and TechNet users gain access to Windows 8.1? | {
"text": [
"September 9, 2013"
],
"answer_start": [
768
]
} |
573058df069b531400832097 | Windows_8 | The 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 instead of the Start scr... | What search engine was added in Windows 8.1? | {
"text": [
"Bing-based unified search system"
],
"answer_start": [
373
]
} |
573058df069b531400832099 | Windows_8 | The 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 instead of the Start scr... | What main feature was added back to the desktop? | {
"text": [
"a visible Start button"
],
"answer_start": [
161
]
} |
573058df069b53140083209a | Windows_8 | The 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 instead of the Start scr... | How many apps did the WIndows 8.1 update allow to be snapped onto a signular display? | {
"text": [
"up to four"
],
"answer_start": [
220
]
} |
57301fc6947a6a140053d142 | Swaziland | At 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 is primarily ethni... | How wide is Swaziland in miles?? | {
"text": [
"81 mi"
],
"answer_start": [
75
]
} |
57301fc6947a6a140053d143 | Swaziland | At 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 is primarily ethni... | In terms of size where does Swaziland rank within Africa in terms of country size? | {
"text": [
"one of the smallest"
],
"answer_start": [
109
]
} |
57301fc6947a6a140053d144 | Swaziland | At 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 is primarily ethni... | What is the primary language spoken by the people in Swaziland? | {
"text": [
"siSwati"
],
"answer_start": [
347
]
} |
57301fc6947a6a140053d145 | Swaziland | At 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 is primarily ethni... | When did the ethnic Swazis establish a kingdom? | {
"text": [
"mid-18th century"
],
"answer_start": [
394
]
} |
57301fc6947a6a140053d146 | Swaziland | At 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 is primarily ethni... | Who was the leader of the 18th century Swazi kingdom? | {
"text": [
"Ngwane III"
],
"answer_start": [
435
]
} |
5730204ba23a5019007fcde3 | Swaziland | Swaziland 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 South Africa. Swazil... | What is the per capita GDP of Swaziland? | {
"text": [
"$9,714"
],
"answer_start": [
78
]
} |
5730204ba23a5019007fcde4 | Swaziland | Swaziland 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 South Africa. Swazil... | What is the SACU? | {
"text": [
"Southern African Customs Union"
],
"answer_start": [
168
]
} |
5730204ba23a5019007fcde5 | Swaziland | Swaziland 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 South Africa. Swazil... | What does the acronym COMESA represent? | {
"text": [
"Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa"
],
"answer_start": [
210
]
} |
5730204ba23a5019007fcde6 | Swaziland | Swaziland 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 South Africa. Swazil... | What is the lilangeni? | {
"text": [
"Swaziland's currency"
],
"answer_start": [
314
]
} |
5730204ba23a5019007fcde7 | Swaziland | Swaziland 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 South Africa. Swazil... | What form of currency is the lilangeni fixed to? | {
"text": [
"South African rand"
],
"answer_start": [
368
]
} |
5730211904bcaa1900d771d3 | Swaziland | Swaziland derives its name from a later king named Mswati II. KaNgwane, named for Ngwane III, is an alternative name for Swaziland the surname of whose royal house remains Nkhosi Dlamini. Nkhosi literally means "king". Mswati II was the greatest of the fighting kings of Swaziland, and he greatly extended the area of th... | What is the literal translation of Nkhosi? | {
"text": [
"king"
],
"answer_start": [
212
]
} |
5730211904bcaa1900d771d4 | Swaziland | Swaziland derives its name from a later king named Mswati II. KaNgwane, named for Ngwane III, is an alternative name for Swaziland the surname of whose royal house remains Nkhosi Dlamini. Nkhosi literally means "king". Mswati II was the greatest of the fighting kings of Swaziland, and he greatly extended the area of th... | In terms of the most successful Swaziland kings in battle, who was the best? | {
"text": [
"Mswati II"
],
"answer_start": [
219
]
} |
5730211904bcaa1900d771d5 | Swaziland | Swaziland derives its name from a later king named Mswati II. KaNgwane, named for Ngwane III, is an alternative name for Swaziland the surname of whose royal house remains Nkhosi Dlamini. Nkhosi literally means "king". Mswati II was the greatest of the fighting kings of Swaziland, and he greatly extended the area of th... | What did Mswati II do to the land controlled by Swaziland during his reign? | {
"text": [
"greatly extended the area of the country"
],
"answer_start": [
289
]
} |
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