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Re:Microsoft shouldn't have reinstated the start button in W... by keithpeter on Monday August 26, 2013 @06:03AM (#6276072)
"Microsoft wanted to converge desktop and tablet platforms..."

I always wonder why we imagine it is desirable to 'converge' the user interface for a device you carry in a pocket with that of a device that has two 30" monitors.

It is possible to play a violin like a cello but not very practical...

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Re:Microsoft shouldn't have reinstated the start button in W... by Shorel on Monday August 26, 2013 @11:27AM (#6277635)
I do want them converge. However, I dislike MS approach with separate incompatible software stores.

Ubuntu tablet seems to be the right way to do it.

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Re:Microsoft shouldn't have reinstated the start button in W... by marak210 on Wednesday August 28, 2013 @03:35AM (#6288520)
"separate incompatible software stores" elaborate?
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