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Microsoft forecasts 1 billion Windows 10 computers, burst of new apps
LA Times ^ | April 29, 2015 | PARESH DAVE

Posted on 04/29/2015 12:21:56 PM PDT by McGruff

Microsoft expects its newest operating system, Windows 10, to be running on 1 billion computers within two to three years.

The figure, which includes desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones, was repeatedly touted Wednesday at Microsoft’s annual conference for application developers. Microsoft has struggled to get companies to make apps for Windows mobile devices, part of a self-perpetuating cycle that makes Windows smartphones less attractive to consumers.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Technical; Unclassified
KEYWORDS: windows; windows10; windowspinglist
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Billions and Billions
1 posted on 04/29/2015 12:21:56 PM PDT by McGruff
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To: McGruff

Linux mint is the fastest os i have ever used. Screw windoze


2 posted on 04/29/2015 12:23:23 PM PDT by bicyclerepair (Ft. Lauderdale FL (zombie land). TERM LIMITS ... TERM LIMITS)
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To: McGruff

Optimists


3 posted on 04/29/2015 12:24:31 PM PDT by GeronL (Clearly Cruz 2016)
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To: McGruff

do they plan to scrap all old versions and make 10 free too

That would get them to a billion

maybe


4 posted on 04/29/2015 12:25:17 PM PDT by GeronL (Clearly Cruz 2016)
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To: McGruff

Dis could get interestink..


5 posted on 04/29/2015 12:27:29 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (uiuistition at some point)
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To: McGruff

OK, here’s a question, what was Microsoft’s forecast for the Surface Pro 3 Windows 8.1 Tablet cum portable computer?

Did they meet the forecast target for that?

And here’s a more fundamental question, what was their forecast for Window 8 when it was about to be released?

I wonder if past performance is an indicator of future performance in this case ...

I’ll give them this — with Windows 10, they DID listen to all the critics and complaints about Windows 8, so it SHOULD be a better product.

But 1 billion? We shall see....


6 posted on 04/29/2015 12:29:35 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: GeronL

I think my new Alienware M18 qualifies me for a free “upgrade”.

It was all I could do to type that with a straight face.

;D


7 posted on 04/29/2015 12:31:42 PM PDT by Salamander (Like acid and oil on a madman's face, reason tends to fly away.)
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To: dayglored

Heads up for your Windows Ping list


8 posted on 04/29/2015 12:35:03 PM PDT by Swordmaker (This tag line is a Microsoft insult free zone... but if the insults to Mac users contnue...)
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To: McGruff

“Get a free copy of Windows with every purchase of PowerShell!” - Jeffrey Snover


9 posted on 04/29/2015 12:35:29 PM PDT by tacticalogic ("Oh, bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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10 posted on 04/29/2015 12:35:52 PM PDT by deoetdoctrinae (Become a monthly donor and END FREEPATHONS!)
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To: bicyclerepair

Resistance is futile. You will switch to Windows 10.

11 posted on 04/29/2015 12:39:44 PM PDT by McGruff (It's not the crime, it's the cover-up they said.)
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To: McGruff
This is the actress who voices Cortana.

Jen Taylor has also done voice work for video games.
12 posted on 04/29/2015 1:09:58 PM PDT by outofsalt ( If history teaches us anything it's that history rarely teaches us anything.)
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To: outofsalt

hmmm I rather tap Cortana, then Jen, just saying.


13 posted on 04/29/2015 1:12:26 PM PDT by the_individual2014
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To: the_individual2014

How binary of you.


14 posted on 04/29/2015 1:17:07 PM PDT by outofsalt ( If history teaches us anything it's that history rarely teaches us anything.)
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To: McGruff

Billions and Billions of unfortunate new customers who fail to realize that they are the “field test” for the new system.

Windows 8 should have been the clarion call as to just sorry Microsoft engineering is.

What happened to Windows 4, 5, 6, and 9 with a sprinkling of a few more names in the mix that were horrible systems?

Now there’s 10!!!!!! Is there any end to the Microsoft “throw away” software?


15 posted on 04/29/2015 1:31:13 PM PDT by DH (Once the tainted finger of government touches anything the rot begins)
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To: McGruff

Sounds to me like the MARKETING SPIN presented before attempting the SALE of the product.


16 posted on 04/29/2015 1:35:55 PM PDT by VideoDoctor
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Microsoft is planning on you paying them a yearly fee to use Windows 10 like they do with Office. Once they get Windows 10 installed they will make the switch.


17 posted on 04/29/2015 1:36:24 PM PDT by minnesota_bound
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Just say “No” and install Linux. It puts new life into old hardware.


18 posted on 04/29/2015 1:50:16 PM PDT by TexasRepublic (Socialism is the gospel of envy and the religion of thieves)
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To: minnesota_bound

“Microsoft is planning on you paying them a yearly fee to use Windows 10...”

I like windows 10 above 8, but frankly it still has too much 8 in it. I can’t imagine any scenario where I’d want to pay a subscription for the basic necessity of running hardware. Sometimes I wonder if they are not trying to hand the market over to Apple and/or Linux as Windows 8 damn near did.


19 posted on 04/29/2015 1:57:07 PM PDT by DonaldC (A nation cannot stand in the absence of religious principle.)
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To: McGruff

Why am I seeing Uma Thurman there....? I must be hallucinating.


20 posted on 04/29/2015 1:57:17 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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