Windows 7 has sold more than 350 million licenses

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    Windows 7 has sold more than 350 million licenses


    Posted: 22 Apr 2011
    It is hard to believe but Windows 7 has been on the market for 18 months. During that time, the platform has experienced tremendous growth and adoption by users all over the world; including business environments.

    Announced today on the Windowsteamblog is that Windows 7 has sold more than 350 million licenses to date. Also mentioned is that analyst firms like IDC have estimated that 90% of business are either drafting or have already started implementing Windows 7 and in most cases this is to replace Windows XP. And by deploying Windows 7, companies are saving, on average, $140 per PC per year. This generates a return on investment of 131% over a 12 month period.
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    Posted By: George
    22 Apr 2011



  1. Posts : 795
    10 Home x64
       #1

    How much have Microsoft earned from Windows 7 in total?
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  2. Posts : 29
    windows 7 ultimate
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    Another take here:
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  3. Posts : 103
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    best windows ever.
    (im use windows XP for 7 years!!!)
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  4. Posts : 5,941
    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
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    Hi there
    great stuff but don't get carried away -- MS needs to generate FUTURE revenue stream once W7 and Office 2010 matures.

    I wouldn't invest too much money in MS stock just yet -- it's going along quite nicely currently but you need to watch FUTURE growth prospects.

    Trend is definitely a bit "Bearish" - see attached chart.

    Cheers

    jimbo
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  5. Posts : 73
    ultimate X32
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    it says 350million sold but how many copies are being used? (paid for and pirated)
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  6. Posts : 8,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Arch Linux
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    Win7 even beats XP here :)
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  7. Posts : 544
    Windows 10 Home, 64 bit
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    Interesting that Windows 7 use has surpassed XP use. I've changed my mind about Windows 7. I actually like it more now than XP.
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  8. Posts : 194
    Windows 10 x64
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    Windows XP had a 10 year run ... pretty impressive. I think Windows 7 will be like this also. I can't see myself migrating to Windows 8 in only 2013.
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  9. Posts : 73
    ultimate X32
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    if there arent any major changes like the change from XP to Vista then i don't see the point of upgrading to W8 the only noticeable difference is the folders UI and task manager (and i prefer the 7 version)
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