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I think people underestimate this issue. One of the reasons Windows is so dominant in the business landscape is because it's the OS people are used to since ear
by mrisoli 9y ago
I think people underestimate this issue. One of the reasons Windows is so dominant in the business landscape is because it's the OS people are used to since early years, mostly because it's bundled with most PCs people buy, but kids love to play games, and while a lot of games also come out for mac these days, Windows is still dominant in the PC gaming market.
It's a bit of a reach to say this, but it's a little bit similar to McDonald's selling toys with meals to entice children.
- isostatic 9y agoThe reason windows is so popular in the home market is because it was in the 90s. businesses bought windows/office, and people brought the floppies home, which led to schools following suit, which lead to a generation thinking windows = computers.
- plopz 9y agoI grew up in the 90s and 00s and schools were all Apple but homes and businesses were all Windows
- isostatic 9y agoYes, on paper Apple was the future -- kids were learning it at school, and thus would recommend it and require it both at home, and then in the office a decade later. However Microsoft capitalised on their position in the office, and it was far cheaper to buy a fully functioning computer at home with a copy of windows and office from work. Then schools were under pressure to provide what was normal. Piracy made windows what it is.