The biggest threat Windows 7 faces comes not from Mac OS X or Linux, but from Microsoft’s own Windows Xp. Windows Xp is much mature and stable and needs less system requirements. So, for most business and normal users, it is a much better choice than Windows 7 or Vista. However, recent statistics reveal that the number of Windows Xp users is slowly declining. Is this an indication of “game over” for Windows Xp?
Recent statistics compiled by the Web measurement company Net Applications indicate that during the last month Windows Xp’s share of the OS usage market reduced by 1.1 per cent. This equals its November 2008 drop.
On the other hand, statistics reveal that the share held by Windows Vista and Windows 7 is on the rise. Vista’s share increased by 0.9 per cent while Windows 7′s share also increased by 0.3 per cent. The majority of the users still use Windows Xp. Windows Xp commands a share of 71.8 per cent while Vista and Windows 7 have a share of 18.8 and 1.2 per cent respectively. On the other hand, Mac OS X’s share remains constant at 4.9 per cent.
Windows Xp’s continuing dominance is a serious problem for Microsoft. If business establishments continue using Windows Xp and choose not to upgrade to Windows Vista or Windows 7, it would mean lots of potential revenue lost for the company. Taking into consideration that most people do not want to buy new computers or upgrade their hardware just to run a new operating system, Microsoft will definitely lose revenue due to Windows Xp.
However, it can be said with certainty that Windows 7 will do what Vista couldn’t for Microsoft. Windows 7 has received an overall positive response from both users and industry experts. It may thus find better acceptance with business establishments. Additionally with declining hardware prices, consumers may slowly buy new PCs or upgrade their hardware and buy the latest offerings from Microsoft.
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