Microsoft’s Windows 10 reaches 270 million users

[kumarvishwas]

Microsoft’s Windows 10 reaches 270 million users

Microsoft still dominates the market for personal computer software, but its share of smartphones—where many people now do the bulk of their computing—is tiny

The latest version of Microsoft Corp’s Windows operating system has 270 million active users eight months after launch, the world’s largest software company said on Wednesday.

The number, announced by executive Terry Myerson at Microsoft’s annual gathering for developers in San Francisco, represents a solid start for Windows 10 after the tepid reaction to its predecessor, Windows 8.

Myerson said before launch he was aiming for 1 billion devices running Windows 10 within a few years.

He did not give a breakdown on the type of devices Windows 10 was being used on. Microsoft still dominates the market for personal computer software, but its share of smartphones—where many people now do the bulk of their computing—is tiny.

Technology research firm IDC is forecasting that smartphones running Windows will account for only 1.6% of the global market this year, compared to 83% running Google’s Android system and 15% running Apple Inc.’s iOS.

Windows 10, released last July, was offered as a free upgrade to owners of the most recent Windows systems.

The majority of new adopters are likely consumers upgrading for free, said Forrester analyst J.P. Gownder. Reuters

Microsoft’s Windows 10 reaches 270 million users - Livemint

 

[Sarkar]

Wow Android 83% compared to iOS 15% :skd Soon iOS will become history :lol

 

[Rushil]

Wow Android 83% compared to iOS 15% :skd Soon iOS will become history :lol

the biggest reason is I Phone is too much costly with so much limits :s :'(

 

[amarnathkvk]

the biggest reason is I Phone is too much costly with so much limits :s :'(

Yes cost is high but the UI and UX is awsome in IOShya

Same goes for MAC also, Once u use mac it is very difficult to switch to windows:shy

 

[Sarkar]

Yes cost is high but the UI and UX is awsome in IOShya

Same goes for MAC also, Once u use mac it is very difficult to switch to windows:shy

Why to spend so much on a device which just let you do browsing web and watching videos when you can get twice as much as powerful machine in PC world :lol

 

[digitalworld]

Why to spend so much on a device which just let you do browsing web and watching videos when you can get twice as much as powerful machine in PC world :lol

Portability is the main reason and useful in business sense. Even if we get laptop we can't get it everywhere.

 

[Sarkar]

Portability is the main reason and useful in business sense. Even if we get laptop we can't get it everywhere.

So get an Ultrabook or hybrid laptop instead of conventional Laptop

 

[digitalworld]

So get an Ultrabook or hybrid laptop instead of conventional Laptop

We cannot make calls or have conversations using whatsapp or BBM messenger using laptops.

Everything is fit in a small device with user friendly UI.

:k

 

[Sarkar]

We cannot make calls or have conversations using whatsapp or BBM messenger using laptops.

Everything is fit in a small device with user friendly UI.

:k

Haven't you heard that Cortana can now send Message ?:huh

So in future calling will also come. All you need is Ironman type bluetooth device plugged into your ear and you just need to Say Hey Cortana instead of Hey Jarvis