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600 Millions PCs Waiting for Windows 10: Intel Very Optimistic about shipments
Softpedia ^ | 12/04/2014

Posted on 12/04/2014 1:21:11 PM PST by SeekAndFind

Windows 10 is still in development at Microsoft, but Redmond’s partners claim that interest in new PCs has increased lately, especially after the software giant released the very first Windows 10 Technical Preview for testers. What’s more, millions of PCs are waiting right now for Windows 10, as the new operating system is already seen as a breath of fresh air for the collapsing PC industry which has suffered from dropping figures in the last couple of years.
Windows 8 didn’t help, many said, so Windows 10 could definitely boost shipments, Intel’s executives explained during a recent press conference.

Renee James, president at Intel, said at the Credit Suisse Technology Conference on Tuesday that most manufacturers were already seeing positive signs after the unveiling of Windows 10, so most are very optimistic that shipments would be increased once the new operating system becomes available.

Very enthusiastic about Windows 10

James explained during the conference that Intel was very enthusiastic and optimistic about Windows 10, pointing out that Redmond had adopted a pretty good strategy for this new operating system.

The fact that Microsoft is now focused on user feedback more than ever definitely helps, James explained, mostly because the software giant needs to get closer to users and work together with them on improving the operating system based on their feedback.

"They're being extraordinarily responsive to customers," James pointed out, adding that approximately 600 million computers running Windows 10 could hit the market once the operating system becomes available.

Windows 10 designed to address feedback

Windows 10 also marks the beginning of a completely new strategy for Microsoft, as the operating system is entirely based on consumer feedback, so many of the features that will be included in the upcoming product will actually be built with help from users.

This is the first time Microsoft releases a technical preview build of Windows in such an early development stage, as the company obviously needed more time not only to get in touch with users, but also to listen to what they had to say in order to improve the operating system based on their requests.

Obviously, consumers are really pleased with this strategy, and there’s no doubt that, if Microsoft plays its cards right, Windows 10 has pretty big chances to succeed, also thanks to this growing appetite for a new operating system that works better than Windows 8. Manufacturers and users alike expect Windows 10 to be superior in performance to Windows 8, so the next six months will be critical for the Redmond-based tech giant.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: intel; microsloth; microsoft; windows10; windows8sucks
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To: SeekAndFind

A departure from progressives always know what we need.


21 posted on 12/04/2014 2:12:39 PM PST by NoLibZone (I voted for Mitt. The lesser of 2 evils religious argument put a black nationalist in the W.H.)
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To: molson209

I’m waiting for Windows 27 and a half.


22 posted on 12/04/2014 2:17:47 PM PST by headstamp 2
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To: liege

There are widely reported and many firm rumors of 8.1 being upgraded free, but I’m still not 100% convinced yet.

Does anyone else know?


23 posted on 12/04/2014 2:28:19 PM PST by ansel12
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To: headstamp 2

For what it’s worth, I started with 8 upgraded to 8.1 and went back to 8 because I couldn’t get Bluetooth devices to sync.


24 posted on 12/04/2014 2:32:44 PM PST by Don@VB (Power Corrupts)
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To: SeekAndFind

I installed the Windows 10 Technical Preview in a dual boot configuration with my Windows 7. I was impressed but I wouldn’t upgrade unless I bought a new PC with it. Windows 7 works fine for me at home and work.


25 posted on 12/04/2014 2:49:44 PM PST by McGruff (If you like your current Democracy you can keep it. Period.)
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To: SeekAndFind
Windows 95 - Sucked
Windows 98 - Rocked
Windows Me - Sucked
Windows XP - Rocked, the best OS Evah!

Windows Vista - Sucked
Windows 7 - Rocked
Windows 8 - Sucked
Windows 10 - It's gonna blow yer freaking head off man!

26 posted on 12/04/2014 3:14:34 PM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist (NO COMPROMISE! NO BIPARTISANSHIP! STOP OBAMA NOW!)
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To: McGruff

Does 10 require more resources than 7? If so they will be sorely disappointed at the sales....


27 posted on 12/04/2014 3:15:13 PM PST by Neidermeyer
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To: ExGeeEye

Why no 9?... they found that older software that would look to see what version it was on could think it was win 95 or 98.. they the just bumped the name to window 10.

I’ve ran a VM of it an like it a lot.. it’s what windows 8 could on been...

microsoft just seem to get it OS’ s right every..
other.. time...

Win 8 joins, 95, Millennium and Vista in the dog pile

Win 10 looks like the new 98, XP, Win 7


28 posted on 12/04/2014 3:15:38 PM PST by tophat9000 (An Eye for an Eye, a Word for a Word...nothing more)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

I’ve had all of them (except 10) and that is why I still use XP and 7.


29 posted on 12/04/2014 3:25:59 PM PST by Inyo-Mono (NRA)
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To: Sacajaweau
If you have some problems with some old 16 bit app..you can down load VirtualBox, it's free, or other “VM” software on your newer pc.. then install the older OS in VirtualBox that will run your older apps

Yep it takes a bit of geek skill but it's really kind of simple once you know what your doing...

A VM is a software “virtual computer” that runs in side your real computer like any other app.. you can the install any OS you want on this new software computer..it like having two different pc in one box at the same time

30 posted on 12/04/2014 3:29:56 PM PST by tophat9000 (An Eye for an Eye, a Word for a Word...nothing more)
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To: ExGeeEye

No 9.

That’s because seven (7) ate (8) nine (9)

Supposedly because programs check for version 95 and 98 by just using the 9


31 posted on 12/04/2014 3:39:20 PM PST by Pikachu_Dad (Impeach Sen Quinn)
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To: SeekAndFind

The headline makes it sound like 600 million existing PC’s are pining for Windows 8.2


32 posted on 12/04/2014 3:40:42 PM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: ExGeeEye

or Win 8.2


33 posted on 12/04/2014 3:40:56 PM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: Paladin2

60 0million

they’re dreaming big


34 posted on 12/04/2014 3:41:59 PM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: ansel12

Free upgrade just for phones and tablets I bet!


35 posted on 12/04/2014 3:43:09 PM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: SeekAndFind

I have been using 8.1 on five boxes for over a year and am very pleased with it. MS will not be abandoning 8.1. They were even supporting XP until a few months ago. There will probably be a favorable upgrade price for those who want 10.


36 posted on 12/04/2014 3:58:13 PM PST by KevinB (Barack Obama: Our first black, gay, Kenyan, Socialist, Muslim president!)
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To: McGruff

I`ve been running that windows 10 preview for a

while too.Seems pretty nice so far,no problems.

Can`t figure how to shrink that partition size

to dual boot either Arch or Gentoo.

Doesn`t seem to have diskmngt.msc util like 7.


37 posted on 12/04/2014 4:51:53 PM PST by Harold Shea
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To: Enlightened1
Microsoft will be at least 1 year behind but will be playing catch up with Apple and Google.

From what I've noticed, it's Google and Apple that are years behind Microsoft in OSes. In fact, it's going to be years before Apple catches up with what Windows 8/8.1 can do, and Google isn't even in the game.

Apple is still trying to improve on it's OSX UI, and that is about 20 years behind the times.

I've had no problems with Windows 8/8.1, and those that complain about the OS, have either never used it, or didn't know how to get it to work. Besides, inside Windows 8/8.1, resides Windows 7. But, Windows 8/8.1 is a lot more efficient, and actually, more intuitive.

So, instead of just bashing Windows 8/8.1 in general terms, why not tell us, with details, what it is that you dislike about the OS?
38 posted on 12/04/2014 5:08:14 PM PST by adorno (a)
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To: GeronL
60 0million

they’re dreaming big


Actually, you're wrong.

600 million is correct, and the number could actually be much higher.

The 600 million would not be "new" PC sales. That number represents the number of existing devices that could be upgraded to the new OS. The installed base of Windows devices, is likely more than 1 1/2 billion, so, the number that could be upgraded is likely way more than 600 million.
39 posted on 12/04/2014 5:13:24 PM PST by adorno (a)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...

> the operating system is entirely based on consumer feedback...

...unless the feedback doesn’t support the fait accompli.


40 posted on 12/04/2014 5:19:49 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/_______________________Celebrate the Polls, Ignore the Trolls)
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