Windows 7 is Finally More Popular Than Vista
Congratulations, Windows 7, as you've passed your predecessor in user share in July.
According to web analytics firm Net Applications, share for Windows 7 was at 14.46, while Windows Vista was at 14.34. This marks the firs time that Windows 7 usage had been greater than that of Windows Vista, perhaps a sign of those on the older OS upgrading or getting new machines.
Windows XP, however, remained the dominant Microsoft OS with 61.9 percent of the share – more than all other Windows operating systems combined.
Microsoft still has a stranglehold on the operating system market, though, with 91.3 percent.
Apple, despite its huge success on mobile devices, experienced another slide in Mac OS X for the fourth month straight, which now sits at 5 percent.
Amongst hardcore gamers who use Steam, however, Windows 7 64-bit is the most popular OS. For July it captured 30.32 percent of the market, just squeaking by Windows XP 32-bit at 30.17 percent.
The distant third and fourth on Steam went to Windows Vista 32-bit at 13.92 percent and Windows 7 32-bit at 11.54 percent.
(Sources: Computerworld, Tech Report.)
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i may sound crazy, but i am completely fine with this chokehold microsoft has on the OS market. I love win7, and as long as they keep up with the goodies, they can keep that chokehold.
Windows 7 is the greatest OS, ever. Unlike anything from Apple, it actually runs the programs you want. No, I don't work for Microsoft.
Whoopee.
As much as we want to cast out XP, it still does the job for most people who do not know how to reformat their PC. Though the current adoption rate seems to be going faster than XP (though I don't have a source for that).
Then I'm in deep Steam minority with Vista 64 Ultimate. I'd upgrade if only Microsoft had provided a fair upgrade path for Vista Ultimate users...
Ehhh... I'll wait little longer to upgrade. Vista Ultimate 64 bit works fine for me at the moment. Not that I am in denial over 7 being better. Just can't justify the price to upgrade.
Hmmmmm .... Well I for one will cry the day XP croaks!!!
Maybe not
WOW!!! I'm so glad you wrote this article it is overflowing with inovation and definitely shows how Microsoft has not lost it's edge. I mean the way you captured how their horrible OS has lost users to their less horrible OS, that is the epitome of inovation.
WOW!!! I'm so glad you wrote this article it is overflowing with inovation and definitely shows how Microsoft has not lost it's edge. I mean the way you captured how their horrible OS has lost users to their less horrible OS, that is the epitome of inovation.
Quit double posting, especially when you have no clue what you're talking about and can't freaking spell. If every article was to invoke innovation then none of these writers would have a job. They just report whats up in the tech world.
Anywho, I love XP but now I love Win 7 even more.
Windows 7 wouldn't be as popular as it is if there were not many important features, such as Trim(for SSD) and DX11, not supported by the extremely outdated XP. IMO, XP is the best OS DISREGARDING THE NECESSARY NEW FEATURES on windows 7. I hope that Microsoft can write a new OS based on XP core with all features in windows 7 implemented.
Congrats to Microsoft for Windows 7 and congrats to all the Windows 7 owners.
On the other hand
I must also congratulate Apple for their failure.
Great for Microsoft.
And even greater for Apple./sarcasm
I do have Win 7 on my laptop and on a Vmware virtual machine I use for programming, so I am familiar with the OS. I haven't really experienced anything "special" that would require me to upgrade my primary computer. Vista 64bit works just fine for me. Been thinking about upgrading but as MS didn't provide a reasonable upgrade path for Vista users I've put off with it for now.
Still, it has much to cover up before it catches up with XP, the OS that simply refuses to die.
WOW!!! I'm so glad you wrote this article it is overflowing with inovation and definitely shows how Microsoft has not lost it's edge. I mean the way you captured how their horrible OS has lost users to their less horrible OS, that is the epitome of inovation.
Horrible to less horrible. Hmm.
Can you even bring yourself to say that they are improving or getting better?
Probably not, even to admit it was less horrible must have been like pulling teeth.
If the user base is higher for Windows 7 in the more technically capable segment of hardcore Steam gamers what does that say about what Windows 7 actually delivers, because the same old tired arguement about idiot customers who dont know anything being duped into buying something they dont know just doesnt hold water. Your average Steam gamer is literate, informed and capable and they know a good thing when they see it, Windows 7 is exactly what the PC using world needed, a worthy successor to a solid OS that is sadly a bit long in the tooth.
It's a real shame about Apples shrinking market share, I honestly mean that, because it is like any other competative market. Without a technically proficient alternate to spur development along then stagnation occurs. Windows XP had a run for 8 years before Windows 7 came along and Apple did nothing to capitalise on it. How come Linux managed to do so with no resources and no advertising? Some would even say that Windows 7 was rolled out to fight off the competition from Linux, rather than Apple.
So well done Windows 7, but dont get cocky. Because one day Apple may release an OS that allows people to install it legitimately on their existing PC hardware, use all their existing software without performance hits and play all their games without compatability issues. Be ready.
i love win7 its amazing and does what i want it to...........easy and fun.
Im honestly surprised this didnt happen sooner. Windows 7 is really fantastic! Ive had nothing but good experiences with it even back when it was in early beta.
So well done Windows 7, but dont get cocky. Because one day Apple may release an OS that allows people to install it legitimately on their existing PC hardware, use all their existing software without performance hits and play all their games without compatability issues. Be ready.
I doubt it, Apple are far too closed minded and make their money on the Hardware markup! Drivers for open systems would be a nightmare as well.
Then I'm in deep Steam minority with Vista 64 Ultimate. I'd upgrade if only Microsoft had provided a fair upgrade path for Vista Ultimate users...
They did, you missed it. Family packs? Other options way back then?
Win7 is very cool...I'm loving it, even compared to XP...vista...please don't even mention that...lol.
I'm on Win 7 Home Premium....
had to reinstall that again when I moved to SSD....
I have access to Win 7 Pro....
NOT looking forward to reinstall anytime soon...maybe when I'm EXTREMELY bored....
I doubt it, Apple are far too closed minded and make their money on the Hardware markup! Drivers for open systems would be a nightmare as well.
Apple is it's own worst enemy, dont they realise that allowing to install on any hardware is what made MS the giant that it is? If you were ever going to copy a business model then look no further.
Not that I am complaining, MS has over 91% of the market because they follow the first rule of customer service.
Give the customer what they want.
Apple is it's own worst enemy, dont they realise that allowing to install on any hardware is what made MS the giant that it is? If you were ever going to copy a business model then look no further.Not that I am complaining, MS has over 91% of the market because they follow the first rule of customer service.Give the customer what they want.
As far as computers are concerned, I don't think Apple even cares about market share. They are very profitable and I'm sure the mark-ups they have on their hardware make up for the lack of market share. Apple is a throwback to the times when the consumer market was dominated by "home computers" (i.e. Atari, Commodore, etc.). They are a hardware manufacturer that makes the software to run that hardware. That closed mindedness has been both a plus and a minus for the company over the years. I wonder if Linux ever became a fully "plug'n'play" os, who it would hurt more. Apple or Microsoft?
I`m using win7pro x64 at home for autocad/inventor/photoshop/games, and Ubuntu for the other 98% of stuff I do. I was a hardcore XP user right up until 7 came out, and 7 is very nice. The only thing is, i`m not completely in love with the interface, or how things are located in comparison to "classic" NT like 2000/xp. It`s an adjustment i`m making, because no one should be using a 9 year old OS, unless you have legacy issues.
As far as computers are concerned, I don't think Apple even cares about market share. They are very profitable and I'm sure the mark-ups they have on their hardware make up for the lack of market share. Apple is a throwback to the times when the consumer market was dominated by "home computers" (i.e. Atari, Commodore, etc.). They are a hardware manufacturer that makes the software to run that hardware. That closed mindedness has been both a plus and a minus for the company over the years. I wonder if Linux ever became a fully "plug'n'play" os, who it would hurt more. Apple or Microsoft?
Apple are not profitable because of their computers.
Apple are only profitable because of 2 things, iTunes and the App Store.
As soon as they figured they could reneg on a court agreement not to enter the music business as part of the settlement for stealing the Apple logo from the Beatles, with nothing more than a heavy fine, then they were free to print money. The App Store did exactly the same thing, forcing anyone who owns an iPhone to use the App Store as the sole provider of content.
Apple computers are dying, their marketshare of 5% is stagnant and has been gradually declining. If it wasn't for iTunes and the App Store Apple would be a huge joke in the IT community and ripe for a takeover.
i may sound crazy, but i am completely fine with this chokehold microsoft has on the OS market. I love win7, and as long as they keep up with the goodies, they can keep that chokehold.
So what happens when they don't keep up the "goodies" and release another OS like Windows Vista? You want to know why Windows 7 is so good? Windows 7 is such a good OS because Apple slammed Microsoft for 15 months with "I'm a Mac" commercials and forced them to do some quality work. I'm not convinced Windows 7 would exist in its same form if Vista wasn't such a disaster.
Windows 7 is the greatest OS, ever. Unlike anything from Apple, it actually runs the programs you want. No, I don't work for Microsoft.
Can Windows 7 run Final Cut Pro? Because an Apple machine can. An Apple machine can also boot into Windows and run every piece of software written specifically for Windows. So. On one corner we have OS X 10.6 that can run OS X + Windows software and on the other corner we have Windows 7 that can run Windows software. Remind me again what programs a Mac user can't run?
This notion that you miss out on a ton of great software if you buy a Mac is silly. You don't miss out on anything. You can literally run every piece of software that is available.
Can Windows 7 run Final Cut Pro? Because an Apple machine can. An Apple machine can also boot into Windows and run every piece of software written specifically for Windows. So. On one corner we have OS X 10.6 that can run OS X + Windows software and on the other corner we have Windows 7 that can run Windows software. Remind me again what programs a Mac user can't run?This notion that you miss out on a ton of great software if you buy a Mac is silly. You don't miss out on anything. You can literally run every piece of software that is available.
Try running AutoCAD
Don't forget Windows users can run Apple software as well all day long, your point?
Can Windows 7 run Final Cut Pro? Because an Apple machine can. An Apple machine can also boot into Windows and run every piece of software written specifically for Windows. So. On one corner we have OS X 10.6 that can run OS X + Windows software and on the other corner we have Windows 7 that can run Windows software. Remind me again what programs a Mac user can't run?This notion that you miss out on a ton of great software if you buy a Mac is silly. You don't miss out on anything. You can literally run every piece of software that is available.
yea but youd have to pay an extra thousand dollars in apple tax for a slower machine