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So you like IDC... OK... here is the data from IDC for the US computers sales, 3rd quarter 2006:

Notes:
• IDC estimates for Gateway & Toshiba are prior to financial earnings reports.
• Shipments include shipments to distribution channels or end users. OEM
sales are counted under the vendor/brand under which they are sold.
• PCs include Desktop, Notebook, Ultra Portable, and x86 Servers.
• PCs do not include handhelds. Data for all vendors are reported for
calendar periods.
Source: IDC, October 18, 2006

Incidentally, that 975,000 figure for Apple's sales is only 60.1% of their worldwide sales of 1.61 Million. I don't see a US market share of 2.5% on there, do you? In fact, Apple holds 2.8% worldwide market share using Apple's stated 1.61 million Macs (Apple's fiscal Q4, calendar Q3) and IDC's 57.052 million total worldwide PC shipment 3Q numbers. IDC and Gartner's numbers vary slightly due to differing methodologies.

As I mentioned earlier, Apple's worldwide market share topped 3% in January... also according to IDC.

All apologies and retractions for posted misinformation (FUD) graciously accepted... if you make them. ;^)>

"In fact, Apple holds 2.8% worldwide market share using Apple's stated 1.61 million Macs "

Apple fanboys been claiming Apple is increasing market share" for as long as I can remember, stretching back over 15 years at least.
And after 15 years of Apple "unceasing market share" you still have a measly 2.8% share worldwide(according to you), and you think that is impressive?
Where is all the "increased market share" you zombies have been claiming every year for at least 15 years at then?
If I am not mistaken, Apple USED to have over 25% share of the PC market, long before Windows was even launched. Today, that is a very distant memory.