Notch attacks Windows 8 - refuses to port Minecraft
In what is the latest notorious Tweet from the Minecraft creator, Persson told his followers: "Got an email from Microsoft wanting to help 'certify' Minecraft for Windows 8. I told them to stop trying to ruin the PC as an open platform".
At the time of publishing, the message has been retweeted more than 1,300 times.
Persson said he would "rather have Minecraft not run on Windows 8 at all than to play along. Maybe we can convince a few people not to switch to Windows 8 that way".
Microsoft has declined to comment on matters regarding Windows 8.
Persson's statement comes in the wake of assurances by Blizzard Entertainment that the company would support Microsoft's new operating system.
Most vocal against Windows 8 is Valve co-founder Gabe Newell. In July, Newell triggered the debate by declaring Windows 8 "a catastrophe" for people working in the PC space.
It is believed that Newell's specific concern is that the new OS could lead to content update filtering by Microsoft, which in turn could bottle-neck updates on platforms such as Steam.
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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/370329/notch-attacks-windows-8-refuses-to-port-minecraft/
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RafikiPosted:
Windows 8 looks like crap and good on Notch ,if enough people decline windows 8 hopefully Microsoft will change it up completely.
WPSpyPosted:
Im glad that Notch is standing up to microsoft. Hopefully they will recognizes the horrible mistake they call windows 8.
TurnerTheTigerPosted:
Windows 8 Beta is pretty good i can't wait for actual thing i hope he decides to make a version for 8 i miss playing minecraft on my laptop.
Third_EyePosted:
I'll probably never get Windows 8, it looks like ass. This will suck for the W8 Minecraft players though. They'll need to switch OSs or get some kind of crack, not sure.
SmurfsPosted:
TTG_GONZA01 Theres really no need to put out windows 8 and Notch taking a stand like that really shows how valued he sees his work o.o
Mortar Fair play to the lad for sticking by his beliefs and not submitting to hands of Microsoft.
Yeah I agree with you guys.
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