*No. Microsoft introduced an entirely new kind of tool for digital artists. I'm ...

Pokepokalypse · on Oct 27, 2016

> a revolutionary stats program ...

SURE! Except, of course, you're not going to be allowed to code it in Python, R, or Octave. Instead, it will be Microsoft(TM) Visual(TM) R#(TM) with the new NetDNA/DCOM/.NET/CloudyMcCloudface Framework (TM)!! (now, with 40% more Cortana!(TM))

icebraining · on Oct 27, 2016

Well, no, it's a regular desktop that runs any application, including those written in Python, R or Octave.

voltagex_ · on Oct 28, 2016

And it's even sillier when you consider that Microsoft's invested time/money in both Python [1] and R [2].

1: https://github.com/Microsoft/PTVS

2: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/powerbi-de...

recursive · on Oct 27, 2016

Python runs fine on my surface. What are you talking about?