tezza Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Windows XP’s market share is falling, while Windows 7 is slowly rising. But it may not be until 2013 where the latest operating system overtakes the decade-old software. Windows 7 is catching up, and Windows Vista is almost dead in the water, but Windows XP just seems to linger on. Despite Microsoft setting a firm deadline for when it ceases to support for the aging operating system — April 8, 2014 — the majority of users refuse to upgrade the decade-old software, according to Net Applications. The number of those using Windows XP is falling albeit slowly, while figures show an increasing number of Windows 7 users. But it may not be until late 2012 — or more likely early 2013 — until there is a crossover of the operating systems. Analytics company StatCounter currently pegs Windows XP at 31.8 percent, and Windows 7 at 47.5 percent, but the two firms rely on different methods of totalling up their figures. With Windows 8 set to divide the enterprise, and with patches, fixes, and updates for Windows XP set to expire in April 2014, it appears likely that businesses will eventually upgrade to Windows 7 rather than jumping straight in to Microsoft’s upcoming release. The latest Windows version is seen as the safe middle-ground between Windows Vista, which was heavily criticised for its poor performance and compatibility issues, and Windows 8, which its vast user interface differences may require extensive user retraining. But for the developing regions, Microsoft could keep Windows XP in play for those running old PC technology. It remains a great operating system, and though the company moves to set it aside in favour of new revenue streams in future Windows upgrades, it could still offer a lease of life to those in the emerging markets. http://www.zdnet.com...-in-april/75863 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluERaiN Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 And yes Windows XP is still powerful :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhaMenThaR™ Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 wow XP still a Life :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persian Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 windows 7 -the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I think all the XP kiddies who think their XP is so precious will be happy to know this lmao!XP is so damn old that u cant rly play much of any new games on it lmao :DMost games I know of now that are coming out require DirectX 10 at minimum if not DirectX 11 (that being on Win7 of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digimon Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 i suspect they extend that 2014 deadline probably around last date it ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visualbuffs Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 xp is old fasion !!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanon Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Hell, I can't run 7, and I sure as hell ain't gonna infect my machine with Vista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShevA Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hell, I can't run 7, and I sure as hell ain't gonna infect my machine with Vista.Same for me. XP rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digimon Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hell, I can't run 7, and I sure as hell ain't gonna infect my machine with Vista. Hell, I can't run 7, and I sure as hell ain't gonna infect my machine with Vista.Same for me. XP rocks. donate to reactos then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 windows 7 -the best Ill amen this... for now! Probably until Windows 8 Release Preview is out anyways ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 History & experience are both mute witnesses to the fact that - "he who will not commit suicide will subsequently be murdered."With reference to Windows XP, it's less of 'subsequently' and more of 'inevitably.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 It looks like Windows XP is the next Windows 98.Back then, people were aso hesitant to upgrade to Windows ME/2K/XP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 It looks like Windows XP is the next Windows 98. Back then, people were aso hesitant to upgrade to Windows ME/2K/XP. And now they're more than ever hesitant to upgrade to either Windows 7 or 8 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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