Microsoft has named the ARM version of the system Windows RT

Microsoft's next-generation operating system will support two types of chips, the X86 and ARM architectures, which are expected to face brand challenges. Microsoft may choose two brands instead of one. According to sources, Microsoft told its partners that it decided not to use Windows 8 as the ARM chip system name, but instead use Windows RT instead. Windows 8 will be dedicated to the X86 chip platform, which Microsoft has supported for a long time.

Windows 8 development is highly anticipated, not only because it introduces touch functionality, but also to help Microsoft Play a bigger role in the tablet. In addition, for the ARM camp (such as Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Nvidia), the new operating system will also help them to capture the traditional notebook market share.

Microsoft will launch some popular programs for Windows 8 on the ARM platform, such as Word, Excel, OneNote and so on.

But there is a big difference between the two: Windows old software can not be used in the ARM version of Windows, can only be used in Intel 8, AMD chip platform Windows 8. Therefore, some analysts predict that consumers will be confused when they walk into the store, and they are confused about the capabilities of the two types of hardware.

Microsoft executives have promised to solve this problem. The reason why Microsoft chose Windows RT as the ARM version of the Windows name is unknown. In general, RM will be used as an abbreviation for “immediately”.