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Re:Why Microsoft needs three or more operating systems by Aardwolf on Thursday December 05, 2013 @03:04PM (#6856800)
"two operating systems: a locked down mobile-oriented one and a full-strength one for tasks that need full flexibility."

Why a locked down one? Why not a full-strength mobile OS?

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Re:Why Microsoft needs three or more operating systems by wodenokoto on Thursday December 05, 2013 @03:16PM (#6856879)
Because expectations and demands for stability in mobile devices are still much higher than on laptops and desktops.

If I start a game that requires too much horsepower on my PC, then sure, maybe the thing freezes or take a long time to get responsive and if I recieve a skype call in that instance, I actually expect it to fail.

Not on a phone. No matter what I am doing, I expect SMS's and phonecalls to be accepted. No excuses.

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