<p>When Microsoft release Windows RT with specially compiled versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, speculation about the absence of an Outlook desktop application began almost immediately. Rumors have suggested over time that Microsoft had in fact created a version of Outlook for Windows RT, with the reasons for it not being released differing from source to source.</p><p>I just learned a bit more about this situation. And if you've been pining for Outlook on Windows RT, it's good news.</p><p>While visiting the Microsoft campus this week, I ran into two peopleneither of whom actually work for the firmthat had Microsoft Outlook on their Surface with Windows RT tablets. So I can at least verify that it's realthat is the software has actually been created and is in shipping formbut then a trusted source of mine had previously confirmed that tidbit.</p><p>It's perhaps more interesting that Outlook RT has made its way outside of Microsoft as well. This suggests that it's much closer to an actual release, though I have no information about when that might happen.</p><p><a href="http://winsupersite.com/windows-rt/what-s-happening-outlook-rt">Keep reading...</a></p>