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I'm new to programming for windows. and I have one simple question for you, but it is unclear to me.

What is the different between Windows RT development of Windows 8 for tablets? (language c#) Is it possible to write a single application - that will work in both systems?

If there is a link that read - will be happy.

jimpanzer
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  • Windows RT is an operating system with Modern UI. I think you mean WinRT which is the new runtime for Windows Store apps, available from both Windows RT and Windows 8 other editions. – Brian R. Bondy Jun 09 '13 at 12:47

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Short answer: if you're on C# it doesn't make a difference.

For a more elaborate explanation, see this question.

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Marcus Ilgner
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  • Windows RT really does not impose any restrictions on the development? – jimpanzer Mar 26 '13 at 11:06
  • Not as such. Some API is not available on Windows Phone, but that's a different matter from Windows RT, which can also be run on Microsoft Surface and other ARM devices. These functions are annotated accordingly in their MSDN documentation. – Marcus Ilgner Mar 26 '13 at 11:12
  • Please, edit your comment, because my question about Win 8 and Win RT (not WP). – jimpanzer Mar 26 '13 at 11:22
  • I just wanted to add this for completeness. Otherwise, as I mentioned already, Windows 8 and Windows RT are the same when it comes to the C# API and development. – Marcus Ilgner Mar 26 '13 at 11:26