Why does China say "no" to Win8

Computer shop news: The new round of procurement tender notice issued by the central state organs was released, Microsoft's Win8 operating system was rejected, and the "Notice" clearly required "all computer products are not allowed to install Windows 8 operating system". Then, why should the central authorities say to Win8 “No”?

 Prime Gate” Aftermath, expert statement: National information security is the most important, refused Win8

After the outbreak of "Prism Gate", it once triggered a US diplomatic earthquake. Ni Guangnan, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, believes that Microsoft Windows 8 adopts the reality of an insecure technology architecture, and the Chinese government and important industries should not purchase such operating systems. He revealed that relevant Chinese enterprises and institutions are preparing to build an industrial development alliance, and strive to properly replace the XP with a domestic operating system.

How do you blame others for criticism? Microsoft Win8 does not live up to expectations

As of early May 2014, Win8 market share was 6.36%, Windows 8.1 was 5.88%, the total share of the two just exceeded 12%; and XP, which has been abandoned by Microsoft, still has 26.29% Global share. Microsoft's use of Win8 to push the Metro interface in the PC has always been a thing of the "great anger", and was forced to make a series of amendments in the Win8.1 Update.

XP officially retired, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Hope users use domestic operating system

Zhang Feng, chief engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said that users are expected to pay attention to Windows XP stop service belt Take the potential security risks and take measures to prevent security. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will continue to intensify efforts to support the development and application of China's Linux operating system. It is also hoped that users will give more support to these products.

▲ Important Notice of the Central Government Organs Government Procurement Center

The Central Organ said to Win8 “No”, the parties reacted:

Microsoft China The person confirmed to the media that the company is aware of the policy, but has not responded to the possible impact of the policy. As for when Microsoft's latest operating system can "return", the central authorities may have to look at Microsoft's performance in Win9 and Win10. Can you build a third XP and a second Win7 in the future?

The Beijing News contacted Zhang Aizhen, Director of the General Department of the Government Procurement Center of the Central State Organ, but was told not to disclose more information.