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Transition from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and Microsoft's response to Apple's iPad
This chapter delves into Microsoft's shift from Windows 7 to Windows 8 following the release of Apple's iPad, highlighting the emphasis on touchscreens and tablets as the future of computing. It discusses Microsoft's strategy to combat Apple's threat to the PC market by focusing on touch-based tablets and new developer platforms. The chapter also explores Microsoft's pivot from consumer-oriented products to a successful enterprise focus under the leadership of Satya Nadella.