Windows 7 - Windows 7 Soon To Become The Most Common OS (Finally)

Brink · 08-09-2011

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Even though Windows 7 rocks the socks off the decade-old XP and the lackluster ball of consumer disappointment known as Vista, Microsoft has had a hard time convincing PC users to make the switch to their new (well, two years old) operating system. When 2011 first rolled around, less than one in ten North American PCs rocked Redmond's latest offering. Expect that number to look a whole lot different by New Year's; one leading analytical firm says Windows 7 will be the most common OS in the world by the time 2012 rears its ugly head.

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seavixen32 · 08-09-2011

Well, it doesn't surprise me Shawn.

We have four computers dotted around our apartment and sharing data with Windows 7's Homegroup has been a breeze.

I always thought XP was good, but 7 beats it hands down in my view.

MadSupra354 · 08-10-2011

I like the sound of this. Even though 8 will probably release next year, people will still be up-to-date with 7. I might even stick with 7, it's caused nothing wrong in my experience with it.

Layback Bear · 08-10-2011

It's about time. It's the best O/S I have ever used. I still have people that just won't try Windows 7. You can lead them to the bar and they still drink XP.

preiius · 08-10-2011

There's nothing wrong with xp. If it is running fine and current machine is fast enough for you, then there is no point upgrading. But when it comes to buy a new machine, it makes sense to upgrade.

whs · 08-10-2011

Well, "most common" is a matter of definition. I think Symbian is still the most common OS and Android is quickly catching up.

strollin · 08-10-2011

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Well, "most common" is a matter of definition. I think Symbian is still the most common OS and Android is quickly catching up.

In the context being referenced (PCs) Symbian and Android aren't even players.

whs · 08-10-2011

Quote: Originally Posted by strollin

Quote: Originally Posted by whs

Well, "most common" is a matter of definition. I think Symbian is still the most common OS and Android is quickly catching up.

In the context being referenced (PCs) Symbian and Android aren't even players.

Of course, but I thought the title was a bit misleading. As one of our company lawyers once put it: "It depends how you define the pond in which the fish swim".

dogbert2 · 08-10-2011

There is no reason to upgrade to Windows 8, unless you need 'cloud' features...Windows 7 will run fine for the time frame it is supported in (2015-2019)...

A Guy · 08-10-2011

Gartner: 94 Percent of New PCs Will Ship with Windows 7 in 2011

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The Apple Mac is steadily grabbing market share, but Windows-based systems continue to dominate the worldwide personal computer market, according to a new Gartner study.

The report is good news for Microsoft, which has taken its licks lately in the mobile computing market. Redmond's well-received but slow-selling Windows Phone 7 OS has yet to catch on among consumers, who are snapping up Apple iOS and Google Android handsets like crazy.

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A Guy