Why are Vista sales tapering off?

Iria · Apr 29, 2008, 12:22 PM

Microsoft is blaming its disappointing third quarter client software sales on factors that exclude Vista. Meanwhile, though, a variety of evidence indicates that many Windows XP users aren't upgrading, but switching to Mac or Linux.
__________
Source: BetaNews

MitchRapp · Apr 29, 2008, 12:30 PM

rofl @ switching to Mac or Linux
people with PC's would never go down to a MAC
and every single person I know that uses Linux has a Windows PC in the house too

Mr cairo · Apr 29, 2008, 02:07 PM

possibly somthing to do with the fact that they are already pushing Windows 7 with Vista only a year out the door

if i hadnt already bought Vista i would mayby have considered waiting

Judas · Apr 29, 2008, 04:51 PM

tapering off?

wtf crack they smoking?

Vista has picked up since SP1 launched

Robert McClelland · Apr 29, 2008, 05:26 PM

Because XP SP 3 just been released lol

thunderclap · Apr 29, 2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

Vista has picked up since SP1 launched

Do you have a link proving this statistic?

Judas · Apr 30, 2008, 10:20 AM

I don't need a link, i've my own sales to show it.

Apr 29, 2008, 12:22 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	Why are Vista sales tapering off? Microsoft is blaming its disappointing third quarter client software sales on factors that exclude Vista. Meanwhile, though, a variety of evidence indicates that many Windows XP users aren't upgrading, but switching to Mac or Linux. __________ Source: BetaNews

Apr 29, 2008, 02:07 PM	#3
Mr cairo White Swan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Slightly to the left Posts: 1,345 Rep Power: 52 System Specs	possibly somthing to do with the fact that they are already pushing Windows 7 with Vista only a year out the door if i hadnt already bought Vista i would mayby have considered waiting __________________ homepage

Apr 29, 2008, 05:26 PM	#5
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Some Where in Ohio Posts: 6,292 Rep Power: 102 System Specs	Because XP SP 3 just been released lol __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun"

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Windows Vista SP1 RC1 Public	Vikingod	Windows Vista Forum	28	Jan 31, 2008 05:47 AM
Ati/AMD Catalyst 7.12 Drivers for Vista rate them and discuss them here!	temeteus82	Windows 7 & Vista Radeon Display Drivers	22	Jan 11, 2008 06:19 AM
What To Do When Windows Vista Crashes: Little-Known Recovery Strategies	Iria	News	2	Jul 1, 2007 01:02 PM
Sales of boxed Vista copies down over XP	Iria	News	5	Feb 16, 2007 06:34 AM
Vista upgrade coupon to prolong strong notebook sales	Vikingod	News	2	Sep 23, 2006 04:47 AM

Apr 29, 2008, 12:30 PM	#2
MitchRapp a.k.a. pepiman Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 879 Rep Power: 35 System Specs	rofl @ switching to Mac or Linux people with PC's would never go down to a MAC and every single person I know that uses Linux has a Windows PC in the house too