Windows RT naming contest - What do You think RT stands for?

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vetran replied

17 April 2012, 23:05
Is it for Techies?

M$ - Really Testy?
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AtW replied

17 April 2012, 19:52
Originally posted by VectraMan View Post

Windows RT is the ARM tablet version, so that won't be a problem. Your software won't work. So perhaps it should be ReTire whilst you have the chance.
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VectraMan replied

17 April 2012, 19:46
Originally posted by xoggoth View Post

For those of us who sell programs it's another damn OS to be purchased to ensure they still work. Maybe it stands for Re Test.

Windows RT is the ARM tablet version, so that won't be a problem. Your software won't work. So perhaps it should be ReTire whilst you have the chance.
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xoggoth replied

17 April 2012, 19:12
For those of us who sell programs it's another damn OS to be purchased to ensure they still work. Maybe it stands for Re Test.
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Sysman replied

17 April 2012, 19:07
Originally posted by v8gaz View Post

Reboot Time - sung in an MC Hammer stylee

Reinstall Time?
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v8gaz replied

17 April 2012, 19:03
Reboot Time - sung in an MC Hammer stylee
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Sysman replied

17 April 2012, 18:51
Originally posted by Platypus View Post

In 1986 IBM released the 6150 RT computer. RT = Risc Technology.

Is Microsoft catching up after 26 years ?

You read the comments on the El Reg article and I claim my ~~fiver~~ thirty bob.

I liked the Runaway Train one myself.

Youtube has definitely gone downhill. A few weeks ago I came up with a vast array of choices of videos for "The Runaway Train Came Down The Track As She Blew", but this is the only one I can find now:

Fun Song Factory 2 The Runaway Train Came Down The Track As She Blew Blew Blew Blew Blew.flv - YouTube

Could it be something to do with sacking my Google Plus account and not using Google anymore?
<snigger>

Last edited by Sysman; 17 April 2012, 18:53.
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realityhack replied

17 April 2012, 17:22
Originally posted by amcdonald View Post

RetarDed ?

Originally posted by VectraMan View Post

ReTarded.

Windows Re Tard may stick.
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Platypus replied

17 April 2012, 16:28
In 1986 IBM released the 6150 RT computer. RT = Risc Technology.

Is Microsoft catching up after 26 years ?
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VectraMan replied

17 April 2012, 16:22
ReTarded.
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SupremeSpod replied

17 April 2012, 15:30
RunnyTurd
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amcdonald replied

17 April 2012, 15:29
Originally posted by Sysman View Post

I always suspected it was a rip off from NeXT computers.

Ooh, there's that copying from Apple innuendo again

What like Apple did with the tablet and smart phone...
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d000hg replied

17 April 2012, 15:28
Originally posted by SimonMac View Post

I assume RT will be the ARM compatible edition?

Yes, WinRT == WOA.
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SimonMac replied

17 April 2012, 15:26
I assume RT will be the ARM compatible edition?
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d000hg replied

17 April 2012, 15:24
T is for tablet?
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