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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

List of Corporate Apps Not Working on Surface Pro

I have to say that the list of compromises is growing with the Surface Pro default build. Today's application that refuses to function?

My Cisco Webex Meeting Center does not work with Surface Pro - although this one is definitely attributable to the version of Webex that is available via Corporate. We are presently entitled to the following upon login:

Version: WBS 27.29
Date: August 29, 2011 

According to the Cisco Webex Windows 8 FAQ:
The following products are supported with Windows 8 in classic desktop mode on WBS 28.6 - 28.7:
  • Meeting Center
  • Training Center
  • Support Center
  • Network-Based Recordings

    WebEx 'Center' Products not listed are supported in WebEx Business Suite 28.9.

So this one is one that I need to pursue with Corporate Support. The readiness for Windows 8 is a battle on many fronts - and ILM needs to be factored in when considering the question "Will Surface Pro be a suitable laptop replacement for me?"

Thus far, it has not been the best experience for me - I think a checklist for helping users make the determination would be immensely helpful.

Lay on, Macduff!

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