This version will run Windows with desktop and MS Office, but will NOT
run legacy applications.
Not exact matches
«
Legacy systems
running outdated software and vulnerable
application elements are contributing to these companies being a prime target for compromise,» says Jay Kaplan, CEO of Synack, a security firm that sells subscription security software, and a former NSA senior cyber analyst.
However, the obvious advantage with the Surface Pro is that it
runs the full blown Windows 8 OS and is compatible with all
legacy Windows
applications.
Still, a nice aspect with the tablet is that it being based on the x86 processor,
running legacy Windows
applications on the tablet won't be a problem.
Also, while Intel isn't coming clean with the power characteristics of the new Clover Trail chips, a definite plus with the x86 chips on the tablets is the possibility of
legacy PC
applications also
running on such devices and the number of such apps
run into millions.
Instead, Microsoft's OEM partners have expressed more interest in creating tablets
running Windows 8, the more traditional edition that can handle both
legacy Win32
applications and the new Metro apps that are the only software for Windows RT..
At the concurrently -
running Web 2.0 Expo, Palm released new details regarding both the new Palm webOS SDK, and the Pre's ability to
run legacy Palm OS
applications.
And thanks to Windows 8 Pro, it can
run all the
legacy desktop
applications that we need for serious productivity.
The software can only
run apps from the Windows Store and
legacy Windows
applications will not work.
They can pick up a sleek new ARM - based tablet that
runs Windows RT and sacrifice their
legacy x86
applications, or they can go with (comparatively) power - hungry x86 hardware for full compatibility, but sacrifice thinness and / or battery life.
With a higher resolution display, labeled «Full HD,» a larger 42Wh battery, larger SSD offerings, and higher - speed ports (USB3 vs USB2), this tablet will
run legacy Windows
applications, MS Office, and of course new Windows 8 Metro apps.
By Rich Woods When Windows RT came out and everyone was so upset that they couldn't
run legacy desktop apps on it, Paul Thurrott of the Supersite for Windows pointed out that of the top ten desktop
applications on Windows, the top two are Chrome and iTunes and the rest are utility programs that aren't quite worth noting.
In its blog post today Google points to the impending end - of - life date for Windows XP — Apr. 8, 2014 — as well as the need to migrate «
legacy»
applications to more up - to - date hardware, and the security advantages of
running older software in a virtualized environment.
There will be a sharp change when this happens, and the Pro line of computers will be more of a
legacy line,
running Intel chips, until power
applications have made the transition.
On Windows 8, consumer sites and «line of business»
applications that require
legacy ActiveX controls will continue to
run in the desktop browser, and people can tap «Use Desktop View» in Metro style IE for these sites.