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| by Stan Beer | |
| Monday, 22 January 2007 | |
  
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Back in 1995, enthusiastic PC owners lined up on the sidewalks outside computer stores to get hold of their copy of Microsoft's first operating system to free them from the tyranny of using the DOS command line. It was a paradigm shift in the way people used personal computers, effectively bridging much of the gap between the PC and the Apple Mac - although most Mac users would beg to differ. With the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft is trying recreate the excitement surrounding the release of Windows 95. The problem is the much more computer literate public today doesn't appear to feel the same need to upgrade. Many are quite happy to keep using Windows XP. This is especially the case when most upgrades will also require a substantial hardware upgrade. A recent survey of the online community has shown that the majority of users have no intention of upgrading to Vista until they buy a new PC preloaded with the operating system. For Microsoft, which a already holds a near monopoly of the desktop, this means little more than holding its ground. Will there be long queues lining up outside retail stores come midnight November 29? If not, it may well signal the end of an era.{moscomment} |
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