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Actually, Windows 8 apps are sandboxed too. Take a look at the Microsoft requirements to distribute a new Metro-Style app through their own app store. Same sand
by mmcconnell1618 15y ago
Actually, Windows 8 apps are sandboxed too. Take a look at the Microsoft requirements to distribute a new Metro-Style app through their own app store. Same sandboxed requirements. Microsoft must approve and developers must justify any access to resources outside the standard sandbox set.
- recoiledsnake 15y agoYes, but the desktop experience and apps will still be a big part of Windows 8 unless you're running it on an ARM tablet. Microsoft will happily link to your native non-sandboxed app from their App Store. http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/windows-8-store-to-sell-both-metro-style-apps-and-conventional-w/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/windows-8-store-to-sell-b... Screenshot http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6144024273_4b505de2fc_o.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6209/6144024273_4b505de2fc_o.... I guess a big reason for locking down Metro apps is battery life concerns.