Windows 7 License Sales Cross 400 Million Mark - Page 2

Frick · Jul 12, 2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Thatguy

I am waiting for microsoft to die a horrific death, may they migrate to phones and leave the desktop world alone.

You've said something about desktop OS deversity before, but I still want to ask you this: Why?

_JP_ · Jul 12, 2011, 06:02 PM

I'm only going to change when I upgrade my computer or build a new one.

[H]@RD5TUFF · Jul 12, 2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1c3d0g

So that Apple can charge us $1000 for their bloody OS? I don't think so! I hate Microsoft as much as the fiercest Linux fan boy, but lay off the kool-aid, man. M$ has done a pretty good job with 7, let's hope 8 will continue this trend.

^

INdeed Windows 7 is fine, and unless you want to deal with crappy compatibility issues or worse yet a console, Windows is your ONLY choice to game.

Thatguy · Jul 13, 2011, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Frick

You've said something about desktop OS deversity before, but I still want to ask you this: Why?

food famines. Read about it here.

then consider monoculture in anything.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Famine_(Ireland)

Thatguy · Jul 13, 2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 1c3d0g

So that Apple can charge us $1000 for their bloody OS? I don't think so! I hate Microsoft as much as the fiercest Linux fan boy, but lay off the kool-aid, man. M$ has done a pretty good job with 7, let's hope 8 will continue this trend.

Its not the cost that bothers me.

xtremesv · Jul 13, 2011, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by btarunr

At the annual Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, CEO Steve Ballmer announced that sales of Windows 7 licenses crossed the 400 million mark. In June last year, the figure stood at 150 million, and by October, it rose to 240 million. With sales of 400 million license in under two years, Windows 7 is the fastest-selling operating system in history. On a related note, Microsoft announced that 100 million copies of Office 2010 were sold since its launch.

http://www.techpowerup.com/img/11-07-12/47a_thm.jpg

Source: Engadget

And I'm a happy buyer of one of those Win7 and Office10 licenses. I know a lot of people hate M$ but let's admit Win7 is one of the best OS in history... Render unto Caesar what Caesar's...

Frick · Jul 13, 2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Thatguy

food famines. Read about it here.

then consider monoculture in anything.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Famine_(Ireland)

Oh yeah now I remember that argument. Yeah.

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