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Russ	26-08-2013 12:59

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Originally Posted by tizmeinnit (Post 35614909)

does anyone really think M$ is in any kind of real trouble?

In overall finances, no. But compared to its past results? Certainly.

Hugh	26-08-2013 13:01

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I am not talking about MS being in trouble, just about adoption of Win8 - MS have many more strings to their bow besides their OS.

Windows is less than a fifth of their revenue stream.

tizmeinnit

26-08-2013 13:05

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35614912)

I am not talking about MS being in trouble, just about adoption of Win8 - MS have many more strings to their bow besides their OS.

Windows is less than a fifth of their revenue stream.

I did not say you did

I simply asked if anyone thinks they are.....

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Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35614910)

In overall finances, no. But compared to its past results? Certainly.

but they are still making Billions if that is in trouble god I wish I was too lol

denphone

26-08-2013 13:13

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One problem l have with the windows 8 app centre is it takes ages to download new apps or update ones already downloaded previously.

idi banashapan

26-08-2013 16:21

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35614905)

It's unlikely that most Corporates/SMEs will move to Win8 in the next couple of years - they have all just moved/are moving to Win7, and the effort involved in migrating and integrating hundreds, if not thousands, of applications (including complex Line of Business and ERP systems) on hundreds, if not thousands ,of desktops, isn't something people want to do more than every five years or so....

depends on the partnership with MS (if the company has one). we have to migrate everyone over to W8, plus our servers to WS2012. it forces us to change. and as with any business, there are a lot of people within it who are very resistant to change, regardless of what the change is. moving to W8 will be a hard move for some staff who can just about use the applications and OS as it stands, and even harder for our small IT team. there's only 3 of us who do everything IT (support, firewalls, servers, network, et cetera) in a company of around 150 people, so time is really at a premium. it's a challenge to say the least.

Stuart

26-08-2013 16:42

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

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Originally Posted by tizmeinnit (Post 35614894)

also M$ have over 90% hold on Desktop market share and Windows 8 is increasing that hold

http://www.zdnet.com/new-usage-stats...op-7000016211/

Having 90% of a shrinking market is not a good thing when you have failed to do well in the market that is apparently replacing it.

Dave42

27-08-2013 15:24

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Windows ‏@Windows 16m
We're excited to share that #Windows8.1 has been released to manufacturers! #RTM http://bit.ly/1djKPd9

tizmeinnit

27-08-2013 15:44

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I always thought RTM was the final product RTM so they can get drivers etc ready to ship OEM hardware on release day. Not an un finished product

Sirius

27-08-2013 18:03

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Make of this what you will
http://www.eteknix.com/windows-9-and...etails-emerge/

Quote:

“According to WZOR, Windows 9 will be similar to the desktop OS we know today. He claims that Microsoft is planning to bring the old Aero interface back, but not as we all know it. That’s all he teases regarding the Aero interface, but he also claims that Windows 9 will make an appearance in a years time, Much sooner than expected.

Stuart

28-08-2013 12:02

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

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Originally Posted by tizmeinnit (Post 35615188)

I always thought RTM was the final product RTM so they can get drivers etc ready to ship OEM hardware on release day. Not an un finished product

I thought it was that, and also when any actual physical media is sent off for duplication and distribution.

tizmeinnit

28-08-2013 12:05

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

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Originally Posted by Stuart (Post 35615499)

I thought it was that, and also when any actual physical media is sent off for duplication and distribution.

Think maybe M$ has changed the meaning lol

Dave42

29-08-2013 21:58

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

as you can see now on windows 8.1 pro RTM fully activated :-)

http://imageshack.us/a/img825/5847/zl4x.png

SnoopZ

29-08-2013 22:02

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All I see is a little box.

Dave42

29-08-2013 22:08

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35616287)

All I see is a little box.

fixed now :)

tizmeinnit

29-08-2013 22:26

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where ya get that from then

don't worry its everywhere lol

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