As it works to bring its touch-enabled Windows 8 operating system to market, Microsoft is trying to extend its influence over PC makers to ensure they build systems that are best able to run its new software.



From Computerworld:

"For Windows 8 systems to be the best ever, we're taking a new approach to how we work with our partners in the ecosystem," said Michael Angiulo, the Microsoft vice president in charge of Windows planning, hardware and ecosystem, as he demonstrated the new OS to Microsoft's hardware partners in Taipei on Thursday.

  Microsoft looks to expand influence over PC makers