Did Microsoft Run out of time on Windows RT?

Taken from:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226426/Did_Microsoft_run_out_of_time_with_Windows_RT_?source=CTWNLE_nlt_pm_2012-04-20

This Computerworld article suggests that in an attempt to release a operating system that works on the "system on a chip" devices (ARM SoCs are the de facto powerhouses that run most smartphones and tablets, including Apple's iPad.)

The article suggests that it was a tough road for Microsoft - making an operating system for the 'system on a chip' - that seemed similar to regular Windows products, but is compact enough - and doesn't use too much electricity (important for a phone / tablet device) - in the time-to-market period.  So, compromises were made (or ... as we say in Systems Analysis - they did 'time boxing') to get what they could - that would work for this release.  As always with operating systems (and software in general) - after release 1.0 there is always the possibility for release 1.1 (or for major release 2.0)!!