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The article currently says that Spotify acquired the music streaming service form Microsoft. While Groove is being discontinued, I do not believe that Spotify acquired any actual assets from Microsoft rather there was an agreement between Microsoft and Spotify for Spotify to be Microsoft's music streaming service. The article also states that this change in service providers is a "spin off" which also doesn't properly reflect the events that have taken place. GerlachBP ( talk) 19:16, 23 October 2017 (UTC)
The Windows store now has a separate hub for mixed reality applications. [1] The windows store is also now accessible in mixed reality via the cliff house. I believe this update should be reflected under Windows 10 due to its significance with Windows store's future utilization. GerlachBP ( talk) 20:36, 24 October 2017 (UTC)
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Hello, everyone
To most of the Wikipedia veterns, the situation we have here is very familiar: A potential name change is announced or rumored, and someone hastily tries to reflect the rumor, ignoring even our fundamental policies! Our lucky contender today is Smithr32, who contends that "Windows Store" has become "Microsoft Store". (Hello, Smithr32! I hope you are reading this!)
There are three problems with Smithr32's attempt to update the article. (No hard feelings, Smithr32. We are assuming that you did it in good faith.
)
Patience is one of the greatest virtues of a encyclopedia writer. Please wait until we have confirmed details of what we have at hands.
Best regards,
Codename Lisa (
talk) 21:49, 13 October 2017 (UTC)
Lisa, this is not a rumor.The rollout has been updating for users the past 24 hours. I work at Microsoft Store and have been trying to update the Wikipedia page to reflect this change. The Windows Store bag icon has changed and in the top left of the Windows Store, it is now Microsoft Store. I was trying to send a screenshot of mine, but it won't let me upload. Msredmond ( talk) 21:46, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
Oh damn! Just read all the comments, the name and logo changed during a Windows Insider Preview for the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Redstone 3) and during an alpha version of the Xbox OS ( both I am part of). Unfortunately no one reports on the small things so there wasn't sufficient evidence to support the Wiki change. Now the update has been released and Windows store has been renamed I think we can all agree on the next topic which is (see below...) Smithr32 ( talk) 22:47, 29 October 2017 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: moved to Microsoft Store (digital), no move at present for the retail article. There was no real consensus on what the disambiguator should be, only that we need one because it isn't the primary topic (at the moment). I've gone with "digital" because it had some good arguments for it and a reasonable number of people were happy with it. No prejudice against a new RM solely discussing what the disambiguation should be. On the primary topic question, there was no consensus to rename the retail article at the moment to include disambiguation. However, it seems to me there is a fair chance that will change in the future and I think it's something we should revisit, but not for at least three months so we can get a handle on things like how the article traffic is playing out. Gut feel is that we will probably end up with a dab page at Microsoft Store but time will tell. Jenks24 ( talk) 16:03, 9 November 2017 (UTC)
– The app's entry has changed to "Microsoft Store", eventually confirming that it is not a rumor or announcement that Microsoft can reverse. Both Wikipedia:Verifiabilty and WP:CRYSTAL requirements are finally fulfilled. So, I believe it is finally time to make the move. My fellow Wikipedians know how to respond here with supporting or opposing verdicts+reason. Msredmond, you might want to study Wikipedia:Requested moves § Commenting in a requested move first. FleetCommand ( Speak your mind!) 12:00, 28 October 2017 (UTC)
<s>...</s>
or <del>...</del>
, which renders in most browsers as struck-through text, e.g., To simplify this and avoid continued revision of and replies to !votes, and the possibility of a finding of "no consensus", I think these issues might be best fleshed out through a discussion. So far we have 3 different possibilities for this article other than Microsoft Store: Microsoft Store (app), Microsoft Store (software) and Microsoft Store (digital), a suggestion that the two articles be merged, the original proposal of moving the retail store article, and one of moving both articles. These are a lot of different options to sort through and it would be easier for me personally if they could be narrowed down. I would like to update my !vote to support a specific solution rather than just oppose the original proposed move because clearly something needs to be done here. Right now I am leaning toward supporting a move of this article to Microsoft Store (digital) because (app) doesn't sound encyclopedic and (software) leaves possible ambiguity as to whether it is a software-based store or store that sells software. Also there is a website version of the store so it's not just a Windows program. Opinions? —DIYeditor ( talk) 09:46, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
"[...] and (software) leaves possible confusion as to whether it is a software-based store or store that sells software."
Hi. Well, this is embarassing. I noticed a Bot removing the move discussion notice. By mistake, I assumed that a page mover or admin had moved the page. Sure enough, the page had been moved to Microsoft Store (application). Well, I was wrong. An ordinary user had moved it and that user reverted his/her own action. I believe everyone knows the rest of the story. —Best regards, Codename Lisa ( talk) 06:04, 2 November 2017 (UTC)
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I’ve removed the tag on improving the lede, since there is no dicussion of the issues or suggestions for improvement. Lets discuss improvements if you wish to put back the tag. Work permit ( talk) 04:56, 11 August 2018 (UTC)
Was retagged. I improved the lede and removed the tag. Please discuss any additional improvements if you feel the tag should remain. Work permit ( talk) 15:38, 11 August 2018 (UTC)
The current default fee for use of the Microsoft store for windows 10 will now be 15%, not 30% as implied in the article (that is the old fee). The article is correct that the fee will only be 5% if the application purchase is made via an outside link.
John Linstrum (john@linstrum.net) 2601:204:D980:7B31:3890:50DD:4F3B:9E88 ( talk) 20:25, 6 June 2019 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: Moved ( non-admin closure) ( t · c) buidhe 23:05, 25 October 2020 (UTC)
– The retail store has discontinued in 2020 since the last discussion in 2017. I think this is now the primary topic. Interstellarity ( talk) 22:01, 17 October 2020 (UTC)
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Greetings fellow Wikipedians
The article currently says that Spotify acquired the music streaming service form Microsoft. While Groove is being discontinued, I do not believe that Spotify acquired any actual assets from Microsoft rather there was an agreement between Microsoft and Spotify for Spotify to be Microsoft's music streaming service. The article also states that this change in service providers is a "spin off" which also doesn't properly reflect the events that have taken place. GerlachBP ( talk) 19:16, 23 October 2017 (UTC)
The Windows store now has a separate hub for mixed reality applications. [1] The windows store is also now accessible in mixed reality via the cliff house. I believe this update should be reflected under Windows 10 due to its significance with Windows store's future utilization. GerlachBP ( talk) 20:36, 24 October 2017 (UTC)
References
Hello, everyone
To most of the Wikipedia veterns, the situation we have here is very familiar: A potential name change is announced or rumored, and someone hastily tries to reflect the rumor, ignoring even our fundamental policies! Our lucky contender today is Smithr32, who contends that "Windows Store" has become "Microsoft Store". (Hello, Smithr32! I hope you are reading this!)
There are three problems with Smithr32's attempt to update the article. (No hard feelings, Smithr32. We are assuming that you did it in good faith.
)
Patience is one of the greatest virtues of a encyclopedia writer. Please wait until we have confirmed details of what we have at hands.
Best regards,
Codename Lisa (
talk) 21:49, 13 October 2017 (UTC)
Lisa, this is not a rumor.The rollout has been updating for users the past 24 hours. I work at Microsoft Store and have been trying to update the Wikipedia page to reflect this change. The Windows Store bag icon has changed and in the top left of the Windows Store, it is now Microsoft Store. I was trying to send a screenshot of mine, but it won't let me upload. Msredmond ( talk) 21:46, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
Oh damn! Just read all the comments, the name and logo changed during a Windows Insider Preview for the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Redstone 3) and during an alpha version of the Xbox OS ( both I am part of). Unfortunately no one reports on the small things so there wasn't sufficient evidence to support the Wiki change. Now the update has been released and Windows store has been renamed I think we can all agree on the next topic which is (see below...) Smithr32 ( talk) 22:47, 29 October 2017 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: moved to Microsoft Store (digital), no move at present for the retail article. There was no real consensus on what the disambiguator should be, only that we need one because it isn't the primary topic (at the moment). I've gone with "digital" because it had some good arguments for it and a reasonable number of people were happy with it. No prejudice against a new RM solely discussing what the disambiguation should be. On the primary topic question, there was no consensus to rename the retail article at the moment to include disambiguation. However, it seems to me there is a fair chance that will change in the future and I think it's something we should revisit, but not for at least three months so we can get a handle on things like how the article traffic is playing out. Gut feel is that we will probably end up with a dab page at Microsoft Store but time will tell. Jenks24 ( talk) 16:03, 9 November 2017 (UTC)
– The app's entry has changed to "Microsoft Store", eventually confirming that it is not a rumor or announcement that Microsoft can reverse. Both Wikipedia:Verifiabilty and WP:CRYSTAL requirements are finally fulfilled. So, I believe it is finally time to make the move. My fellow Wikipedians know how to respond here with supporting or opposing verdicts+reason. Msredmond, you might want to study Wikipedia:Requested moves § Commenting in a requested move first. FleetCommand ( Speak your mind!) 12:00, 28 October 2017 (UTC)
<s>...</s>
or <del>...</del>
, which renders in most browsers as struck-through text, e.g., To simplify this and avoid continued revision of and replies to !votes, and the possibility of a finding of "no consensus", I think these issues might be best fleshed out through a discussion. So far we have 3 different possibilities for this article other than Microsoft Store: Microsoft Store (app), Microsoft Store (software) and Microsoft Store (digital), a suggestion that the two articles be merged, the original proposal of moving the retail store article, and one of moving both articles. These are a lot of different options to sort through and it would be easier for me personally if they could be narrowed down. I would like to update my !vote to support a specific solution rather than just oppose the original proposed move because clearly something needs to be done here. Right now I am leaning toward supporting a move of this article to Microsoft Store (digital) because (app) doesn't sound encyclopedic and (software) leaves possible ambiguity as to whether it is a software-based store or store that sells software. Also there is a website version of the store so it's not just a Windows program. Opinions? —DIYeditor ( talk) 09:46, 31 October 2017 (UTC)
"[...] and (software) leaves possible confusion as to whether it is a software-based store or store that sells software."
Hi. Well, this is embarassing. I noticed a Bot removing the move discussion notice. By mistake, I assumed that a page mover or admin had moved the page. Sure enough, the page had been moved to Microsoft Store (application). Well, I was wrong. An ordinary user had moved it and that user reverted his/her own action. I believe everyone knows the rest of the story. —Best regards, Codename Lisa ( talk) 06:04, 2 November 2017 (UTC)
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I’ve removed the tag on improving the lede, since there is no dicussion of the issues or suggestions for improvement. Lets discuss improvements if you wish to put back the tag. Work permit ( talk) 04:56, 11 August 2018 (UTC)
Was retagged. I improved the lede and removed the tag. Please discuss any additional improvements if you feel the tag should remain. Work permit ( talk) 15:38, 11 August 2018 (UTC)
The current default fee for use of the Microsoft store for windows 10 will now be 15%, not 30% as implied in the article (that is the old fee). The article is correct that the fee will only be 5% if the application purchase is made via an outside link.
John Linstrum (john@linstrum.net) 2601:204:D980:7B31:3890:50DD:4F3B:9E88 ( talk) 20:25, 6 June 2019 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: Moved ( non-admin closure) ( t · c) buidhe 23:05, 25 October 2020 (UTC)
– The retail store has discontinued in 2020 since the last discussion in 2017. I think this is now the primary topic. Interstellarity ( talk) 22:01, 17 October 2020 (UTC)