Download free ET iPad add for easier viewing of latest and financial News !
MUMBAI: Microsoft is aiming to create to a new Guinness world record by bringing together the maximum number of people under one roof to build apps for its new Windows 8 operating system (OS) releasing in October.
The site for this hackathon or codefest will be Bangalore, the city which is probably home to the largest number of coders across the world. Windows 8 is Microsoft's first OS that will work across tablets, smartphones and computers.
The former king of consumer software is betting big on its return to glory after ceding place to Apple and Google's Android. The success of the OS will to a large extent depend on the apps that are available on it.
The 18-hour, non-stop jam will happen on September 21-22 and is open to everyone, including developers from outside India. Developers will code non-stop during this period and will have access to special Microsoft mentors from over the world, the software firm said. If 3500 or more developers participate in the codefest, Microsoft will create a new Guinness record.
Apps can be submitted in more than 20 categories that range from food, finance productivity, books, social, photo, music and video and shopping, Microsoft said. "The Windows 8 App Fest is an international opportunity, for developers to build their apps, which will then be available for download across the world through the Windows 8 marketplace," it added.
Source: http://economictimes.feedsportal.com/fy/8av2Fvy0duDee35U/story01.htm
type 2 diabetes occupy congress juan williams victor martinez alcatraz cruise ship martin luther king jr.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.