thranx on 18 December 2012
| MoHasanie said: Windows 8 will do fine. Of course it will sells loads, but Windows 7 is still only 3 years old so I'd expect Windows 8 sales to jump around next year. Besides, why does Microsoft even need to advertise Windows 8? Sales will still be huge even with little promotion. Also, why does Microsoft advertise Internet Explorer? I realize a lot less people are using it, but what's the point of advertising it so much? Its not like they make more profit when more people use it, right? |
it stops others from trying out different browsers that may lead to other os's. Chrome come sto mind as it is trying to be more than a browser. Also now that browsers have their own search bar it is a chance to get people to use bing more, which does make them money. They advertise windows 8 to highlight the new touch interface and tablets and ultrabooks and laptops. I haven't really seen it advertised for desktops.
