windows 8 on android tablet

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by jdcaro55, Jul 14, 2011.

  1. jdcaro55

    jdcaro55 MDL Novice

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    #1 jdcaro55, Jul 14, 2011
    does anyone know if the leaked versions of windows 8 would work on an android tablet arm processor
     
  2. Pegatron

    Pegatron MDL Member

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    #2 Pegatron, Jul 14, 2011
    I would doubt it at this point, unless Windows 7 works on that same processor.
     
  3. segobi

    segobi MDL Addicted

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    #3 segobi, Jul 14, 2011
    win 8 will have arm support - win 7 doesnt have that. However im not sure about the specific requirements for arm based hardware to run win8.
     
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    wguimb MDL Novice

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    #4 wguimb, Jul 18, 2011
    It will later on in the beta process, but it might take a new device to run it. (due to hardware requirements).
     
  5. Skylined

    Skylined MDL Member

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    #5 Skylined, Jul 18, 2011
    I am keeping my fingers crossed, maybe it will work on the B&N NookColor or maybe an Archos 5 :bananajoj2:
     
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    floopydoodle MDL Junior Member

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    #6 floopydoodle, Jul 18, 2011
    The leaked builds will not work because they have only been x86 and amd64 builds. Once there is an arm build available, then maybe yes. Although, getting working drivers could be tricky.
     
  7. Skylined

    Skylined MDL Member

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    #7 Skylined, Jul 18, 2011
    You hit the nail on the head, drivers WILL BE the tricky part, because I get enough trouble getting debian to work on android devices because of drivers...I could imagine Win8!