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Windows 8 adoption rate falls way behind Windows Vista
More and more data arrives, it seems Windows 8 is indeed selling pretty bad despite the cheap upgrade offers. A new chart published by Net Applications shows that Windows 8's uptake trajectory fell behind Vista's for the first time this month. According to Net Applications, Windows 8's online usage share through Dec. 22 was 1.6% of all Windows PCs, an uptick from 1.2% of November. Windows 8 publicly launched on Oct. 26.
At the same two-month mark in Vista's release timetable, that OS accounted for 2.2% of all Windows systems, double the month prior.
Net Applications measures operating system usage by recording the specific operating system and version used by the machines of visitors to approximately 40,000 sites it monitors for clients.
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Google announced it will not go through the trouble of developing dedicated Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 apps for its cloud services such as Gmail or Google Drive. Speaking to British tech website V3,...
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#4489310 Posted on: 12/29/2012 11:41 AM
Bad design
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Bad design
/Win8
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#4489318 Posted on: 12/29/2012 12:06 PM
And I think Win8 have a great score at 1.6% market share, because many of us when needed to buy a new laptop doesn't have the option to choose between this crap and Win7, cause they come pre-installed with Windows 8 (not pro) and this version don´t have downgrade option.
And I think Win8 have a great score at 1.6% market share, because many of us when needed to buy a new laptop doesn't have the option to choose between this crap and Win7, cause they come pre-installed with Windows 8 (not pro) and this version don´t have downgrade option.
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#4489320 Posted on: 12/29/2012 12:08 PM
Design is the main factor and reason why i'm skipping it. Btw i didn't skip vista, i used it since it was released.
Design is the main factor and reason why i'm skipping it. Btw i didn't skip vista, i used it since it was released.
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#4489322 Posted on: 12/29/2012 12:12 PM
Same here, I was on Vista myself until 7 hit RTM.
Design is the main factor and reason why i'm skipping it. Btw i didn't skip vista, i used it since it was released.
Same here, I was on Vista myself until 7 hit RTM.
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#4489327 Posted on: 12/29/2012 12:24 PM
I didn't skip Win Vista, but was on Win7 since the second beta available. Vista wasn't bad but neither was great. And I can't figured out, WTF are they thinking to adopt this crap for WinServer market.
Same here, I was on Vista myself until 7 hit RTM.
I didn't skip Win Vista, but was on Win7 since the second beta available. Vista wasn't bad but neither was great. And I can't figured out, WTF are they thinking to adopt this crap for WinServer market.
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#4489335 Posted on: 12/29/2012 12:37 PM
After using Windows 8 for about a month, I went back to Windows 7 because a few devices don't have Windows 8 drivers and I don't like the new user interface.
After using Windows 8 for about a month, I went back to Windows 7 because a few devices don't have Windows 8 drivers and I don't like the new user interface.
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#4489368 Posted on: 12/29/2012 01:29 PM
Is anyone surprised by this???
My 1000th post, i´m so happy!
Is anyone surprised by this???
My 1000th post, i´m so happy!
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#4489379 Posted on: 12/29/2012 01:44 PM
Actually the new changes make Server 2012 easier to manage. At least for people who have any ability to learn.
I didn't skip Win Vista, but was on Win7 since the second beta available. Vista wasn't bad but neither was great. And I can't figured out, WTF are they thinking to adopt this crap for WinServer market.
Actually the new changes make Server 2012 easier to manage. At least for people who have any ability to learn.
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#4489393 Posted on: 12/29/2012 02:09 PM
I was not keen on windows8 when I first upgraded but after using since release it grew on me. I used win7 again and will stick with windows8 took a while to get used to it but now I prefer it. though it could be improved start button should have be an option then it would have stood a better chance with people who struggle to make changes or don't like change..
I am amazed at how many people have nothing good to say about windows 8 when in many ways(not all) it does things better than win7.
expect to be flamed but no words will change what I think I use it and like it. I respect that some have tried and don't and I don't feel the need to flame them.
I was not keen on windows8 when I first upgraded but after using since release it grew on me. I used win7 again and will stick with windows8 took a while to get used to it but now I prefer it. though it could be improved start button should have be an option then it would have stood a better chance with people who struggle to make changes or don't like change..
I am amazed at how many people have nothing good to say about windows 8 when in many ways(not all) it does things better than win7.
expect to be flamed but no words will change what I think I use it and like it. I respect that some have tried and don't and I don't feel the need to flame them.
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#4489396 Posted on: 12/29/2012 02:17 PM
With the first chance, I'm going back to Win7, too. Nothing better than a clean installation of the gool ol' Win7. I did the mistake and I installed early a lot of my games... Now, I'll finish some in order to not have to install all of them again on 7.
Also, I ordered a Samsung 840 Pro and along with the next, new whql drivers by AMD, it will be the perfect time to go back on Win7.
Currently I run Win8 with "Start8" and "Bypass ModernUI". So, it's like I use Win7 within Win8. Instead of all this hassle, I better go back.
With the first chance, I'm going back to Win7, too. Nothing better than a clean installation of the gool ol' Win7. I did the mistake and I installed early a lot of my games... Now, I'll finish some in order to not have to install all of them again on 7.
Also, I ordered a Samsung 840 Pro and along with the next, new whql drivers by AMD, it will be the perfect time to go back on Win7.
Currently I run Win8 with "Start8" and "Bypass ModernUI". So, it's like I use Win7 within Win8. Instead of all this hassle, I better go back.
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#4489401 Posted on: 12/29/2012 02:27 PM
If the OS is nothing revolutionary then the adoption rate will become even lower and another important thing is that in the past we had a OS for 3-4 years now the come to fast to the market and the world still has big economy problems so all together are showing.
If the OS is nothing revolutionary then the adoption rate will become even lower and another important thing is that in the past we had a OS for 3-4 years now the come to fast to the market and the world still has big economy problems so all together are showing.
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#4489408 Posted on: 12/29/2012 02:41 PM
With the first chance, I'm going back to Win7, too. Nothing better than a clean installation of the gool ol' Win7. I did the mistake and I installed early a lot of my games... Now, I'll finish some in order to not have to install all of them again on 7.
Also, I ordered a Samsung 840 Pro and along with the next, new whql drivers by AMD, it will be the perfect time to go back on Win7.
also using 840pro its awesome loads win8 in what feels like a flash shame windows7 boots slower but still quick. the high speed boot of windows8 is 1 of the big things I like I hate waiting
With the first chance, I'm going back to Win7, too. Nothing better than a clean installation of the gool ol' Win7. I did the mistake and I installed early a lot of my games... Now, I'll finish some in order to not have to install all of them again on 7.
Also, I ordered a Samsung 840 Pro and along with the next, new whql drivers by AMD, it will be the perfect time to go back on Win7.
also using 840pro its awesome loads win8 in what feels like a flash shame windows7 boots slower but still quick. the high speed boot of windows8 is 1 of the big things I like I hate waiting
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#4489431 Posted on: 12/29/2012 03:34 PM
best christmas news.
Windows 8 is indeed selling pretty bad despite the cheap upgrade offers.
best christmas news.
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#4489438 Posted on: 12/29/2012 04:00 PM
For me, the worst thing in Windows 8 is the direction of "modern" UI, I like multitasking, most Windows users are comfortable with multitasking, the new UI and the way the apps completely max out the screen turns multitasking worst to deal. If microsoft want to copy apple, they should developed a new OS for tablets not fitting there the Windows OS.
For me, the worst thing in Windows 8 is the direction of "modern" UI, I like multitasking, most Windows users are comfortable with multitasking, the new UI and the way the apps completely max out the screen turns multitasking worst to deal. If microsoft want to copy apple, they should developed a new OS for tablets not fitting there the Windows OS.
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There may be many factors:
1. Bad Win8 reviews, be it honest or not.
2. Decline in desktops/laptop sells during Win8 lunch
3. Biased stats (2.5x greater iPhone market share compared to Android)
My vote? All of above, especially 3 and 2.