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- Wed, 17:11: Ballmer says rapid release is the new normal for Microsoft; hardware, software partners please keep up!
- Wed, 17:14: RT @WinObs: The http://t.co/ectIyQZWHG site will also allow you to install the Windows 8.1 update to your Surface RT.
- Wed, 17:18: I got ro spend some time with Windows 8.1; subtle changes, things you'll like, no reversal on modern http://t.co/YqBnz5FeIF
- Wed, 17:19: Demo Ballmer is pushing casual touch on a notebook even for developers; another heads up to OEMs
- Wed, 17:22: Should we call it a PC, should we call it a tablet? I call it all Windows all the time. Ballmer pointing out 'post PC' term oversimplifies
- Wed, 17:23: reach out and show a developer how to touch right RT @blowdart: Apparently touch is the new developer.
- Wed, 17:26: Apparently we all like desktop apps. And the Start button gets almost as much applause as the free 8" tablet
- Wed, 17:28: remember how I hate Atom? RT @edbott: Windows 8.1 Preview not supported on some 32-bit Atom processors, including the one in the HP Envy X2.
- Wed, 17:34: JLG speaking super fast; is this how the Windows team has managed to get 8.1 to preview in 8 months?
- Wed, 17:39: RT @cfiessinger: Office Developer Tools for Visual Studio 2013 Preview released! : http://t.co/zkV893xfDi
- Wed, 17:43: JLG did NOT demo modern Outlook; that's Mail app pointing at an Outlook account
- Wed, 17:43: RT @TheRomit: Create an automatic, smart playlist based on music/musicians on any web page on Windows 8.1. Like. #bldwin
- Wed, 17:45: RT @arebee: We want transparency! And we want surprises! RT @MattRosoff Doesn't look like there are any big surprises in 8.1. Mostly alread…
- Wed, 17:50: no date, price, feature list, app list RT @edbott: Notice the Office demo shows no creative UI. Just PowerPoint playback. #toomanysecrets
- Wed, 18:00: No audible reaction to WebGL making it into IE11; my question, what's the security model?
- Wed, 18:01: RT @coopeydoop: Hands-down best quote at #bldwin comes from @SethR "This is three or four Spocks nerdier than the nerdiest part of the Goog…
- Wed, 18:10: What's new in Windows Store for 8.1; new layout, automatic updates, stored value currency & eventually >5 devices http://t.co/6lXRrlEV4d
- Wed, 18:11: Microsoft selling 3d printers in Microsoft Stores soon
- Wed, 18:13: RT @makerbot: #bldwin #MakerBot available in @MicrosoftStore starting today - & online: http://t.co/vEgqpOlXF2
- Wed, 18:14: not the throwing things at journalists bit? ;-) RT @fxshaw: ooh ooh! my second favorite demo is coming up.
- Wed, 20:07: awesome! Orobotix Sphero SDK for Windows 8.1 (true) & a really giant ball that can run you down if your code uses too much battery (fantasy)
- Wed, 20:08: RT @tomguzh: In case you missed it, see #projectspark at the Build conference here! http://t.co/iV5x2ar7tj (advance to 15:50) @proj_spark
- Wed, 20:09: RT @arturot: "Use typography to convey structured information, to help elements on screen NOT compete against each other" - @corrinab #bldw…
- Wed, 20:37: Official Microsoft advice on updating UK @surface to Windows 8.1; don't do it yet, language fix in July
- Thu, 05:39: RT @TrainSignal: The power of #cloud certifications: Read why @marypcbuk thinks you should embrace the cloud in your IT career ==> http://t…
- Thu, 05:56: So @sbisson says "I wonder how long it takes" just as his tweet appears on the #bldwnparty wall
- Thu, 07:08: ICYMI; my #Windows81 hands-on, updated with more details. I like @ie 11 a lot http://t.co/YqBnz5FeIF