The desktop, and desktop development, is here to stay. But with Windows 8, hobbyists, open-source developers, those just starting out with learning about software development? They're not welcome.

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The free Express version of Microsoft's Visual Studio 2012 tool suite will allow developers to build more than just Metro-Style, Win RT-based apps for Windows 8.

Developers can now write Desktop (non-Windows-Store style) applications for Windows 8 using the latest version of the Kinect for Windows software development kit.

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GRASS VALLEY, Calif. —AJA Video Systems has unveiled Desktop Software version 16.2 for all KONA, Io and T-TAP Pro products as well as the 16.2 version of the AJA software development kit for the ...

Russian software developer SberTech has completed the implementation of the domestic GigaIDE Desktop development environment in Rostelecom's technology division, RTK IT. This is stated in the message ...

Parallels Desktop 20 launches with AI-ready VMs, enhancing AI development on Mac. New tools, improved performance, and enterprise features redefine virtualization.

This is blatantly trying to choke out the desktop development scene to push their Metro agenda. Why does it seems every day there is yet another reason to avoid Windows 8 like the plague?

Is no-cost desktop software development dead on Windows 8? Microsoft is reportedly preparing to remove the compiler toolchain from its Windows SDK for Windows 8, in what appears to be an attempt ...