<p>The more information that comes to light about Windows 8, the more the dreaded "F" word comes to mind. When you think of fragmentation in the mobile space the first thing you think of is the Android platform. Volumes have been written about the forks in Android that are enough to drive enterprises batty. With so many versions and so many different devices to support, it's enough to give fits to IT folks tasked with making BYOD work.</p><p>The fragmentation issue should be a big factor driving the enterprise to Windows 8. Having a single business OS to deal with is an advantage not to be overlooked. The problem is that Microsoft in its desire to have Windows 8 run on both tablets and PCs has created a fork in the platform that complicates support by the enterprise.</p><p>There are two versions of Windows 8, the standard version for running on the Intel platform and the RT version for ARM-based devices like some tablets. Both versions have pros and cons that must be considered by the enterprise in determining which one to deploy. If employees are allowed to bring their own Windows gear to work, BYOD will likely see a collection of devices in the office running both versions of Windows 8.</p><p>"The Snap feature is a convenient tool for consumers in the new Windows 8 interface, but it does not currently support Outlook or other business applications." HP</p><p><a href="http://www.zdnet.com/windows-8-in-the-enterprise-fragmentation-and-deployment-7000005181/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://blogs.computerworld.com/windows/21086/microsoft-co-founder-paul-allen-windows-8s-bimodal-user-experience-puzzling-and-confusing-still-winner">Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen: Windows 8&#039;s &quot;bimodal user experience&quot; is ...</a> (Computerworld (blog))</p><p><a href="http://www.webpronews.com/microsoft-co-founder-loves-windows-8-but-expresses-some-concern-2012-10">Microsoft Co-Founder Loves Windows 8, But Expresses Some Concern</a> (WebProNews)</p><p><a href="http://venturebeat.com/2012/10/03/surface-phone-windows-phone-8/">Microsoft&#039;s &#039;Surface phone&#039; could hit next year (especially if Windows Phone 8 ...</a> (VentureBeat)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dk_UDAEssZ8S8nMjv7ixQZUnzH13M&ned=us">486 additional articles.</a></p>