Microsoft Announces Windows for Internet of Things, and Yes, That’s its Real Name

By Paul Tamburro

The good news is that Microsoft has announced a free Windows operating system. The bad news is that it’s called Windows for Internet of Things.

Microsoft made the announcement during this week’s BUILD conference in San Francisco, and the company will allow it to be licensed for free when hardware manufacturers use the OS on devices nine inches or smaller.

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Paul Tamburro
Paul Tamburro

Paul Tamburro is the UK, Tech & Gadgets and Gaming Editor for CraveOnline. When he isn't busy reporting upon all the latest developments in the tech and gaming industries, he spends his spare time surrounding himself in the latest technology and video games, and enforcing his opinions on everything from Apple to Nintendo onto other people. It's fortunate that this is his job, really.

You can follow him on Twitter @PaulTamburro.

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