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NPD: Vista Launch Sold More PCs than Windows 7
Microsoft managed to move more standalone Windows 7 software units in its first week of sales than it did with Vista, but Windows 7-based PC sales were not as high as they were with Vista, according to Thursday data from the NPD Group.
Windows 7 Boxed Software Sales Surpass Vista Launch, According to NPD
npd.com — Top-Selling Windows 7 SKUs (based on units week ending 10/24) Average Selling Price 1 Windows 7 Home... Premium Upgrade $76 2 Windows 7 Pro Upgrade $147 3 Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack 3 User Upgrade $149 (more) Windows 7 Boxed Software Sales Surpass Vista Launch, ...
Windows 7 vulnerable to 8 out of 10 viruses
sophos.com — Now that we in the northern hemisphere have had some time to digest the Windows 7 hype... and settle in for the coming winter, we thought we would get some more hard data regarding Windows 7 security. On October 22nd, we settled in at SophosLabs and ... (more) Windows 7 vulnerable to 8 out of 10 viruses
Windows 7 sales exceed Vista sales by 234%
windowsteamblog.com — It has been quite amazing to watch the global excitement build around Windows 7, especially during a... tough economic climate. It was just a few short weeks ago that we learned about Windows 7 outselling the UK's "own" Harry Potter. In Japan, anxious ... (more) Windows 7 sales exceed Vista sales by 234%
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