Windows 7 not as popular as I thought...

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    Windows 7 not as popular as I thought...


    Not trying to start a heated argument, or lambaste Win7, but I was surprised to see that it's usage is still below Vista, and waaaay below XP. It's funny how the media can make you think that "everybody's" switching to 7! lol

    Assuming of course, that my source is accurate: NetMarketShare
    Last edited by Jugador; 28 Jun 2010 at 11:20.
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  2. Posts : 826
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
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    Just one question: How long XP is on the market? compare that with 7. please
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    Jugador said:
    Not trying to start a heated argument, are lambaste Win7, but I was surprised to see that it's usage is still below Vista, and waaaay below XP. It's funny how the media can make you think that "everybody's" switching to 7! lol

    Assuming of course, that my source is accurate: NetMarketShare
    Praps its because Windows 7 hasn't been out as long as the others (Yet)
    We crossed Grimmjow but were thinking the same!
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  4. Posts : 18
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    Right, Windows7 hasn't been out that long, and will definitely move up the ladder and easily surpass Vista, and eventually XP. But, my simple mind was led to believe by the media that Win7 must have surely already taken down Vista, and would soon be the preferred OS over XP.

    Looks like it could be a little while longer, yet.
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  5. Posts : 1,180
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    Give it a year :)
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  6. Posts : 54
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    But if only it was OSX.....ahhh... OSX what a great OS, it always works, its easy to use, and its based off a 'nix kernel.
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  7. Posts : 18
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    Kirsch said:
    Give it a year :)
    We shall see!
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  8. Posts : 22,814
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    There's always gotta be one in every crowd.
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  9. Posts : 8,870
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    That is because so many offices,company's and bussinesses are still using XP, stuck in the past with an old Op system and old outdated software is the reason why. Not to mention the cost of upgrading all those old systems and software to work with Windows 7 is considerable. These things take time and money so the transition to Windows 7 is slow.
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  10. Posts : 7,683
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    Hmmm... if you look at Steam's survey - Steam Hardware Survey we have....

    XP... 32.3% (Note that XP usership is down by 3.8 since last month/survey)
    Win 7 (64-bit)... 24.4%,
    Vista (32-bit)... 14.5%.

    Granted this is ONLY a snapshot of the "gaming" comunity so. And as noted, XP has been around for ages, plus many many people simply don't upgrade like we do. Given this i'm not suprised XP still has a huge footprint.

    However.... you can't purchase XP anymore, and new machines are carrying Windows 7, and quite a bit by the way are carrying Windows 7 x64

    So to say Windows 7 isn't quite as popular as XP is like saying new cars aren't as popular as old cars.... Well.... who's been around longer

    My two cents :)
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