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The pageview weighting tag covers discussions about how StatCounter calculates market share percentages for Windows versions, particularly the November 2017 comparison between Windows 10 and Windows 7. The content explains that StatCounter's methodology uses pageview weighting, which can produce different results than unique visitor counts. This approach affects the reported gap between Windows 10 and Windows 7, making it appear narrower than other measurement methods might show. The tag is relevant for understanding the limitations and nuances of web analytics data when tracking Windows adoption trends.
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    November 2017 Windows 10 vs Windows 7: Measurement Pitfalls in StatCounter Data

    StatCounter’s November snapshot showed a fight that almost mattered: Windows 10 inched forward but did not topple Windows 7, narrowing the gap to roughly one percentage point — a shift that is meaningful for commentators but, on closer inspection, little more than a snapshot in an imperfect...
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