Rumor: Windows 8 & Windows Phone Code Will Be Combined

[palladin9479]

A good idea, as long as the code size is kept in check. Remember Microsoft, most phones only have single-digit GB worth of storage.

Well it's not MS's call but the software programmers. Dual binary works by compiling the code twice, once for each target architecture then putting both compiled binary's into the same file. RISC binary's tend to be bigger then x86 but not by much. In essence instead of a 1.5MB executable file for each platform you get a single 3.0MB executable file that works on both platforms. The data files should remain the same size though.

 

[mick_taiji]

It is a great idea . The ONLY reason for many users (me for sure) to buy Windows-based phone would be to have "standard" Windows functionality on the phone. There are no lame excuses about hardware any more, new phones are MUCH more powerful than Pentium III laptops that were running Windows XP and all related apps just fine. Anti-virus excuse is also just petty, and trying to make PCs work like phone would be just ridiculous. The only way to progress in the mobile area for Microsoft, which would be also making many Windows user very happy is to unlock full Windows features on the phones. Really support Microsoft in making the right decision.