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Old Apr 29, 2008, 11:22 AM   #1
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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.
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Old Apr 29, 2008, 11:30 AM   #2
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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
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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
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tapering off?

wtf crack they smoking?

Vista has picked up since SP1 launched
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Because XP SP 3 just been released lol
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Vista has picked up since SP1 launched
Do you have a link proving this statistic?
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I don't need a link, i've my own sales to show it.
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