Windows 8 Comes with a Tight Leash for OEMs - Microsoft Imposes Strict Restrictions

Microsoft is keeping original equipment manufacturers that want to pre-install Windows 8 on next generation Tablet PCs, or slates, as they’re referred to, on a very tight leash, too tight, one OEM representative says.

J.T. Wang, Acer Chairman and Chief Executive Officer revealed that the restrictions that the Redmond company has imposed on computer manufacturers in order to get the next version of Windows on tablets are nothing short of troublesome.

Wang refused to offer any additional information, or to go into details explaining just what kind of limitations Microsoft is imposing on OEMs.

However, Acer’s CEO did stress that both chip and PC manufacturers feel like the software giant is attempting to control the entire process of putting Windows 8 on next generation form factors. Microsoft of course, provided no confirmation of this, now or in the past.

Earlier this year, I opined that it’s absolutely necessary for Microsoft to keep OEMs on a very short leash, and ensure that upcoming Windows 8 Tablet PCs / slates are indeed capable of rivaling Apple’s iPad.

Having confirmed that Windows vNext will support Systems on a Chip architectures and ARM systems, the Redmond company is expected to offer a special flavor of Windows 8 tailored to tablets.

Source: Windows 8 Comes with a Tight Leash for OEMs - Microsoft Imposes Strict Restrictions - Softpedia
 
This is actually a good thing. With Windows 7, because they imposed more restrictions, people were able to get a better experience with less crapware because of the regulations. I found that a past Vista Acer laptop of mine was so "tweaked" by Acer that some windows updates actually refused to install....

Look at the computers in the Windows Store.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 15 L501X
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 460M
    Memory
    4 GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 420M with Optimus (Intel HD Graphics)
    Keyboard
    Backlit Keyboard
The last time I bought a machine (three years ago) it came with Vista and a boatload of "extra stuff" - my first move after setting it up was to go to Control Panel and Add/Remove Programs. I've since reloaded the machine with Win7 (clean installation). Small wonder a lot of folks prefer to build their own machines.

Sadly, though, I do not expect the trend to change significantly.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 x64
Hmm, sounds like when Microsoft threatened OEMs over ending contracts if Netscape was installed....1990s anyone? :p
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
Excellent. Who wants the Android chaos.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Vista and Win7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    2xHP, 2xGateway, 1xDell, 1xSony
    Hard Drives
    5 SSDs and 12 HDs
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