Dell wanted Microsoft to drop 'confusing' Windows RT branding

Danny Palmer
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The firm argued the tablet OS was not worthy of the name 'Windows'

Dell urged Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to drop the Windows brand from the tablet-based RT operating system because it thought it would lead to confusion. That's what Dell vice chairman and presi...

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