3 ms·
> How wide would that adoption be if not for bundled sales? http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/oct/21/windows-7-launch http://www.guardian.co.uk/technol
by dorian-graph 15y ago
> How wide would that adoption be if not for bundled sales?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/oct/21/windows-7-launch http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/oct/21/windows-7-l... - Windows 7 broke Amazon's record for being the most pre-ordered product, overtaking Harry Potter (!) and other products.
Win7 is doing incredibly well at retail sales and enthusiasts who build their own computers and buy OEM copies.
Besides, if people wanted something else, they would get that. Every year Linux is ready for the desktop yet isn't and for many people Macs are too expensive for their budget. Both also have the associated learning cost which for many consumers who are not enthusiasts can't afford. It's up to ? to get Linux recognised and lamenting about how mean Microsoft is won't get ? anywhere. It's only for so long ? can blame others.