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  Re: Objective comparison of computer languages.  
From: Invisible
Date: 4 Jun 2009 05:56:22
Message: <4a279a46$1@news.povray.org>
>> Does *anybody* use Vista yet? Still seems pretty rare.
> 
>   How many new PCs (desktop and laptops) are sold each year?

No idea. Presumably not many compared to the number already set up.

Certainly where I work, we're intentionally not installing any Vista 
systems.

>   The vast majority of Vistas out there are not because people using XP
> would go out and buy Vista to upgrade their system. The vast majority is
> because Vista is installed by default on all new PCs (without even asking
> the customer). It's not really a choice for most people (especially those
> who know little about computers).

Especially since XP is no longer on sale...

>   This is, btw, why Steve Ballmer bragging about how Vista is the second
> most popular OS in the world is so irritating.

Yeah, well, I just ignore that stuff.


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