Share via

what does RT stand for when refering to windoes opp. systems ?

Anonymous
2012-12-27T23:05:21+00:00

Help me understand this term   RT . When refering to a Windows program- or form.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

2 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2012-12-27T23:48:11+00:00

    Hi,

    **What does "RT" stand for?**As with Windows NT, Microsoft has yet to clarify what "RT" actually means. Why on Earth Microsoft decided to name the ARM-powered version of Windows so ridiculously similar to the abbreviation for Windows Runtime, WinRT, is beyond the abilities of mere mortals to decipher.

    Windows RT is simply a name that Microsoft has given to Windows 8 on ARM. You wouldn't be entirely off base to think of it as "Windows Lite," given its restrictions and differences from standard Windows 8, which runs both Metro and Desktop modes.

    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33642_7-57454524-292/just-what-is-windows-rt-anyway-faq/

    2 people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2012-12-27T23:11:08+00:00
    0 comments