MS OS chief Meyerson says "One API to rule them all"

[smoledman]

Microsoft OS chief: One API to rule them all | PCWorld

Looks like MS is serious about unifying RT + Phone APIs in the next year. Maybe call it mOS.

Windows 8 = runs on x86 devices(towers, laptops, AIO)
mOS = runs on phones, tablets, hybrids

Makes it easier for developers and consumers alike. Go MS!

 

[Kevin N Smith]

Call them both Windows 8. RT and 8 are essentially the same other then the desktop.

 

[smoledman]

I prefer to call it mOS. that way the consumer doesn't get even the slightest notion that it could run "Windows" apps.

 

[eugie]

These will be the most operating system in the world if they Will unify in in one