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Microsoft Gadgets vs TouchDevelop

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Gadgets and TouchDevelop. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Gadgets

Microsoft Gadgets

Os & Utilities

Microsoft Gadgets were mini-applications and feeds that could be placed on the Windows Vista and Windows 7 desktop. They provided information at a glance, like news feeds, clocks, and slideshows.

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TouchDevelop

TouchDevelop

Development

TouchDevelop is a free mobile app development environment and programming language created by Microsoft. It allows anyone to write mobile apps directly on their mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

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