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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MortarPosted:
Fair play to the lad for sticking by his beliefs and not submitting to hands of Microsoft.
TTG_GONZA01Posted:
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
SugarcanePosted:
PROzombieBOSugarcaneGoldenDiamondsVEVO Why would he give up a money making opportunity?
Notch is rich, no doubt about it, he doesn't need anymore, what he wants now is more respect, and he is getting it!
I agree with you 100% !
He has earned my respect. By far. So notch if you read this. Well done buddy :)
I pretty sure notch will never read this, lol..
Anyway, yeah GOOD JOB! :P
TywinPosted:
GoldenDiamondsVEVO Why would he give up a money making opportunity?
Notch is rich, no doubt about it, he doesn't need anymore, what he wants now is more respect, and he is getting it!
You can never have enough money but I do understand 100% on the point he is proving by doing this.
Pummpy1Posted:
SugarcaneGoldenDiamondsVEVO Why would he give up a money making opportunity?
Notch is rich, no doubt about it, he doesn't need anymore, what he wants now is more respect, and he is getting it!
I agree with you 100% !
He has earned my respect. By far. So notch if you read this. Well done buddy :)
sorryidontmodPosted:
I'm not switching if Minecraft isn't on 8, and saying it will convince a few people to not switch translates to a few hundred thousand people, if not millions. I'm sure most Minecraft players would agree
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