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Windows 8.1 Why hasn't or isn't Microsoft building an OS exclusively for PC gaming?
Why hasn't or isn't Microsoft building an operating system (OS) exclusively for desktop PC gaming? Something similar to Xbox OS optimized for desktop, mouse and keyboard. With Xbox OS already existing and running on very similar hardware to desktop PC, why isn't there a version for desktop PC...- Lucas Danielson
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Windows 8 Gamers show the way: More using Win 8 than XP
Seems like Windows 8 is slowly gaining ground. Probably due to games becoming more advanced and devs not coding for xp anymore. The above article can be found here: Steam says Windows 8 has overtaken Windows XP - Neowin The actual STEAM survey page can be found here: Steam Hardware & Software...- kemical
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Surpasses 400M Licenses
Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer on Tuesday praised the widespread adoption of his company’s desktop operating system, saying it has now sold more than 400 million Windows 7 licenses. However, Ballmer acknowledged Microsoft’s struggles in the mobile phone market, where the company’s...- News
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Windows 7 Expands Lead Over Vista, Still Dwarfed by Windows XP
Windows 7 is selling fast, but Windows XP still commands half the desktop market. Link Removed- News
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- desktop market share performance sales technology user base windows 7 windows vista windows xp
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At its current growth rate, Windows 7 could replace XP in 2.5 years
By Tim Conneally, Betanews It's been one year since Windows 7 launched to the world, and to celebrate the passing of the year, Microsoft has released some information about the milestones Windows 7 has passed. Most importantly among them, Microsoft announced that 240 million Windows 7 licenses...- News
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- adoption rate consumer trends global market growth licenses sold market analysis market share microsoft net applications os replacement research software sales tech milestones tech news user adoption user base windows 7 windows vista windows xp
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10 Fascinating Facebook Facts
10 Fascinating Facebook Facts Link Removed - Invalid URL, staggeringly large user-base, and world's youngest self-made billionaire CEO make it one of the most fascinating companies around today. While everyone knows the basics about the service's Harvard dorm room origins, we've delved a...- cybercore
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Run Ubuntu Linux Seamlessly on Windows with andLinux
Introduction andLinux is a complete Ubuntu Linux system running seamlessly in Windows 2000 based systems (2000, XP, 2003, Vista; 32-bit versions only). This project was started for Dynamism for the GP2X community, but its userbase far exceeds its original design. andLinux is free and will...- Ultimate User
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- Forum: Linux Forums