[CS-FSLUG] Latest survey numbers bode poorly for Windows 7, Linux - NOT good. :(

[Fred A. Miller]

Jon Glass wrote:
> On Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 8:23 PM, Fred A. Miller<fmiller at lightlink.com> wrote:
>> But to be beaten by a beta? After
>> nearly a decade of vocal advocacy? That's just sad.
>>
> But could this not be simply that the beta is free? Curiosity and free
> equals lots of usage... I wouldn't worry yet.

First, we don't really know for sure how much the stats reflect real
consumer attitudes....time will tell. Second, you are right....a free
look ALWAYS generates usage for MickySoft. The same thing happened with
Vista, and it's been a failure. Third, I'm just the messenger. :)

Fred

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