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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?



    

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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.



Porcupine_I said:
HappySqurriel said:
I don't think it has to do with Microsoft releasing a product too quickly, I think it is that the product is built around a flawed concept ...

In most cases, if you wanted to build an operating system that worked well for a desktop computer, videogame console and mobile device you would develop a very strong kernel and then develop a GUI for each of the devices to ensure the best user experience possible with each device. Unfortunately, Microsoft sees the UI and many programs as being part of the operating system core and when they developed a cross-platform OS you end up with a user experience that is bad across all devices.


...using up almost 16GB of a Tablets memory

That is the Surface Pro right, not RT? Even for Pro that is insane though lol.



For everyone reading this thread and not knowing whats going on, here is something to keep in mind.

People that are anti Windows 8 in every thread:
dallas - hates Microsoft in general
ArnoldRimmer
HappySqurriel
Mummelmann

People that defend Windows 8 in every thread:
selnor
kowenicki
disolitude(myself)
man-bear-pig

Something to keep in mind...



Hardly, Ive had a number of positive msft threads.

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=151551

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=150978&page=3#9



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Oh wait here's another one
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=151511&page=1#2



michael_stutzer said:
Porcupine_I said:
HappySqurriel said:
I don't think it has to do with Microsoft releasing a product too quickly, I think it is that the product is built around a flawed concept ...

In most cases, if you wanted to build an operating system that worked well for a desktop computer, videogame console and mobile device you would develop a very strong kernel and then develop a GUI for each of the devices to ensure the best user experience possible with each device. Unfortunately, Microsoft sees the UI and many programs as being part of the operating system core and when they developed a cross-platform OS you end up with a user experience that is bad across all devices.


...using up almost 16GB of a Tablets memory

That is the Surface Pro right, not RT? Even for Pro that is insane though lol.

no, that is for the RT Tablets:

"Microsoft has confirmed that consumers who purchase the 32GB variant of Surface will only be left with 16GB of storage space.

Previously, it was reported that 12GB of storage space will be taken from the device's 32GB capacity. However, according to Microsoft documentation, the $499 32GB Surface tablet actually takes 16GB of storage space.

On a 32GB Surface model, 29GB is initially available after partitioning. Take away 5GB for Windows recovery tools, and another 8GB for Windows RT, Microsoft Office, as well as other built-in apps, it leaves 16GB of free space. As for the 64GB model, users will be left with 46GB."



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Microsofts trying to turn windows into an apple like offering. Not as much freedom, simple to roam.



S.T.A.G.E. said:
Microsofts trying to turn windows into an apple like offering. Not as much freedom, simple to roam.


How so? You can revert it back to a "windows 7" type mode that's basically the same just upgraded.

 

 

This thread is so stupid..... Something that spends 1.5 billion for ads, sells quicker than past editions and makes a profit isn't doing "the trick?"

 

Who is the op kidding?



I was reading an article that basically every other Windows OS is a flop or a practice version for a the next release. For instance, 7 is a very popular version of Windows but it's predecessor, Vista, kind of sucked. Before that, XP was a very popular and successful OS (I still miss it), but its predecessor, 2000, was not so good. So maybe Windows 8 is just a preview of something better in another 2 or so years.



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