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Can I develop software for Microsoft Surface on Windows 7 machine
Is there any way to create a WinRT app using a Windows 7 development machine, or do I have to install the Windows 8 OS in order to develop for the WinRT platform?
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No.
WinRT is new platform available only in windows 8 (as of now). Because it is tightly built into kernel, it cannot be installed as separate package/installer on top of other operating system (like Win 7).
Win8 OS is mandatory to develop WinRT app.