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* Most of this info comes from this [http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/BUILD/BUILD2011/APP-409T video on Metro app suspension] | * Most of this info comes from this [http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/BUILD/BUILD2011/APP-409T video on Metro app suspension] | ||
* More available here: [http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2012/02/07/improving-power-efficiency-for-applications.aspx Improving power efficiency for applications] | |||
* There is no multi-tasking of Metro apps: Only one app runs unsuspended at a time, apps are suspended when not in foreground | * There is no multi-tasking of Metro apps: Only one app runs unsuspended at a time, apps are suspended when not in foreground | ||
* Desktop is treated as one app; all other Metro apps are suspended when desktop is active | * Desktop is treated as one app; all other Metro apps are suspended when desktop is active | ||
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== 3rd Party Browser Requirements == | == 3rd Party Browser Requirements == | ||
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These issues for x86 systems have been mitigated by the new <strong>Metro enabled desktop browser model</strong> released by Microsoft. [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh465413.aspx spec link] | |||
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In general, browser vendors would prefer access to the system similar to that of Internet Explorer 10. From all outward appearances IE is currently able to bypass security restrictions of the Metro sandbox by running as a medium integrity process, effectively running as a standard Windows desktop application with additional extensions which allow it to latch into the Metro interface. | In general, browser vendors would prefer access to the system similar to that of Internet Explorer 10. From all outward appearances IE is currently able to bypass security restrictions of the Metro sandbox by running as a medium integrity process, effectively running as a standard Windows desktop application with additional extensions which allow it to latch into the Metro interface. | ||