Former Microsoft exec reveals how decades of shifting GUI strategies left Windows development fragmented and confusing for developers.

The switch from Windows 3.x to Windows 95 was a big step for Microsoft and their software developers. Accordingly, Microsoft tested the compatibility of as many programs as possible when making the ...

I can't expect Windows to handle these crucial functions ...

Bottom line: Microsoft is making a significant effort to turn its official app store into a profitable or even enticing service for programmers and software entrepreneurs. Bringing apps to the store ...

For years, software followed a simple pattern. Each new version introduced more features, additional background processes, ...