nsane.forums Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Windows XP has once again dropped in marketshare for the month of December. Down 2.4%, the platform now commands only 46.5% of the market while Windows 7 continues to slowly dominate.It should not come as a major surprise, but Windows XP usage has dropped yet again. The aging platform shed 2.4% of its marketshare in December which continues the decline of the once popular and rock solid OS, according to PCworld.With little surprise, Windows 7 is the new platform of choice for those who are finally dumping the decade old OS. Windows XP share is now down to 46.5% and Windows 7 marketshare is up to 37%, a trend that is likely to continue.The switch from XP to Windows 7 is a good sign for Microsoft who has urged individuals and corporations to dump the aging OS in favor of Windows 7 that contains not only productivity enhancements, but also security updates.Corporations are likely the remaining bulk users of Windows XP, with Windows 7 slowly being adopted across the corporate environment, the usage of XP will dwindle while Windows 7 will rise; just in time for Windows 8 to land on store shelves.Windows 7, by all means, appears to be the next OS of choice that will stick around for a decade or more. It is likely in nearly ten years from now we will be talking about how corporations are finally shifting from Windows 7 to Windows 9, or possibly 10.To see the complete overview of Operating System marketshare according to Netmarketshare, click here. View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberber Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Great about time Window XP sucks compared to Win7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myidisbb Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 its not the number one choice its just on the new cmoptuer and laptop that the common people buy. no real biggie. common sense said it was going to happen with time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROMANTICGUY50 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I would love to have Windows 7 but my computer does not have all the requirments for it. I am on a limited income and can't afford to get a new computer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShevA Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 XP is for older machines and 7 is for the new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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