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Microsoft: 96% Of Netbooks Run Windows

Officials at Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) claim that the company in recent months has made stunning gains in the market for netbooks -- low-cost laptop computers that are optimized for simple tasks like surfing the Web and e-mailing.

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DJ5516d ago

"When they realize their Linux-based netbook PC doesn't deliver that same quality of experience, they get frustrated and take it back," said LeBlanc.

Using Vista-based complaints on their competitors? That's surprising.

Ghoul5516d ago (Edited 5516d ago )

giggle :D

ms is like a soap, i can almost hear the cheering studio crowed whenever anything comes from ms.

XxZxX5516d ago

the 96% want to play games on the netbook. Have anybody tried Vista on Notebook? SLOW!!

ChampIDC5516d ago

Yup, the only reason I have a netbook with Windows XP is so I can run games and other applications.

Genesis55516d ago (Edited 5516d ago )

How can anybody cheer for a monopoly like that? Well except for MS.

SL1M DADDY5516d ago

Running Linux is all I need it for.

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pansenbaer5516d ago

It feels good to be that 4 percent running Linux. :)

Fishy Fingers5516d ago

I must be going against the grain. I'm using Linux. Much better for a netbook, performance wise.

I guess the reason most go for the Windows option is fear of the unknown. Shame.

pansenbaer5516d ago

Makes perfect sense. Its more sad with netbooks because they make it as simple as can be. You try to install your own Linux distro, you might run into some problems. Besides, Tux Racing is better than anything in Windows games... :)

Cenobia5516d ago (Edited 5516d ago )

That is actually very true. I had been messing with Linux on my PS3 (and PC to an extent), but I feel like I need Windows as a safety net. I also want my computer to be able to run MS Office/Adobe Suite. Linux may be able to do that already, I don't know, but Open Office was all I heard about back when I was tooling around with it. I never really got around to trying it.

I would love to transfer to Linux, but it can get pretty complicated with all the different types, learning commands, adjusting, etc.

If I had a notebook I think I'd definitley run Linux (at least as the primary OS of a dual boot system).

DJ5516d ago

Just last week Arstechnica posted an article stating Linux has 30% of the Netbook market. What they're probably doing is counting the number of licenses, not the number of Windows OS's in use, and then comparing that to total netbooks sold.

They did the same thing with Vista. Claimed hundreds of millions of people were using it, when in reality almost no one was.

Sibs5516d ago

Yep, I bet they got something like 101% and then realized they should dial it down so it should make sense, while not doubting the numbers they actually got.

I bet they classify netbooks as cheap notebooks that run on windows.

PS360WII5516d ago

hundreds of millions of people bought a computer with vista pre-installed on it and then put their own OS on it later... oh I meant stayed with vista...

dragunrising5516d ago (Edited 5516d ago )

I doubt the figures as well. I was just thinking where I had heard Linux had 30% market share in netbooks. Thanks for remembering the source.

I don't think anyone will ever know what the true stats are. I bought a netbook with Xandros (eee PC) and promptly installed Ubuntu eee. On the opposite side of the spectrum a friend of mine got the same netbook (eee pc 1000) and "had to" install Windows XP. I think it will be most interesting to see what impact Windows 7 will have on netbooks. My only concern is that currently Windows 7 prototype for netbooks only allows you to run 2 applications simultaneously. Its great that there are options however.

KingJames19065516d ago

Here's proof

"Microsoft reported net profit of $4.29 billion, a 23 percent rise compared with a year earlier."

http://www.nytimes.com/2007...

I can understanding hating the Evil Corp Microsoft, but (from your past comments) why do you LOVE Sony, they are just as evil, both are large mega corporations looking for guess what, PROFIT.

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Cyber Manhunt 2: New World Gameplay

Here is a look at the game where you play as an A.I. that must investigate and solve crimes at a corporation.

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Microsoft's Absurd Antics Have Me Scared For Dishonored And Arkane Lyon's Future

With Arkane Austin no more and Lyon living for who knows how long, the superb Dishonored is in serious danger; Microsoft cannot be trusted.

Relientk779h ago

I love the Dishonored series so much and really want Dishonored 3. Microsoft better not screw this up.

JEECE6h ago

I mean, I think the fans will probably kill Arkane Lyon by cooking up reasons to hate whatever they do next without playing it. I've never seen a game so artificially disliked as Deathloop.

thesoftware7306h ago

Lol, why don't we just say, we are worried about all studios owned by MS now. They will keep closing studios until they have none left ...🙄

Skuletor3h ago

Just merge them all into a single studio, have it churn out a single Call of Duty every year and call it a day, lol.

Barlos3h ago

Don't be scared, you'll be fine.

Skuletor3h ago

It's exputer, fine is one word I would not associate with them.

Profchaos3h ago

I think it's becoming clear based on matt bootys comments there's no future for any IP that can't sell above 10 million within the launch window. But is also a small game that gives them prestige

/S it's beyond a joke right now

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Rumored PlayStation May 2024 showcase could happen this week per industry insider

A renowned industry insider has suggested the rumored PlayStation May 2024 showcase featuring Silent Hill 2 could happen this week.

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Petebloodyonion8h ago

Bogus!
Why would Sony do that and how would this benefit them?
1) It would piss off their media partners (IGN, Gamespot, Edge, etc.) since they would have to allocate resources fast to cover the event.
2) Risk of not having great coverage or proper coverage from the various source
3) It could give the impression that they are not confident in their own stuff.
4) They would miss the chance to hype the event losing viewers and losing free marketing time.

Again I'm calling it bogus unless it's a small showcase before the big one or because they want to announce that Hellbalde 2 is also coming on PS5.

SlothLordPootus8h ago

As far as I can remember, they typically give a week heads up for these sorts of things.

Lightning777h ago

I was about to say Sony always gives a week in advance for their show.

VersusDMC7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

Last year it was a weeks notice.

https://blog.playstation.co...

May 17th announcement for may 24th show.

VersusDMC7h ago

Nintendo always tweets that a direct is happening tomorrow but no one cares.

Sony gives a week or days of notice and we get anti sony type fake outrage like this.

But good luck trying trying to get some Sony hate going...

Petebloodyonion6h ago

You just mention it!
Sony gives a week in advance NOT just a couple of days.
So I fail to see what Sony's hate movement I'm trying to start when it's a basic business strategy to not piss off your partners (ask Sega).
And I doubt it's hate to ask how it would benefit Sony in doing so.

thesoftware7306h ago(Edited 6h ago)

@Versus
Huh? What?

Bro you really should relax, if what you read was some kinda negative against Sony.... seriously, is that what you got from the comments?

Bro, he was debunking the rumor, and gave perfectly good reasons why it would be unlikely, and your Nintendo Direct comparison is different, as this is supposed to be a BIG Sony showcase, not a surprise 20 min direct, and Sony 's pattern has been one week.

Slow down warmonger.

VersusDMC5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

@thesoftware730

"1) It would piss off their media partners (IGN, Gamespot, Edge, etc.) since they would have to allocate resources fast to cover the event."

That is implying Sony is preventing them from doing their job properly therefore negatively affecting their business...but i guess that's a reach in your mind?

And it's not like they need that many resources to cover the stream. They just need 3 people to react to the stream live and make some easy articles made up mostly of summaries of Sony provided press releases. They would have enough time to "prepare" if it was announced with one days notice.

Petebloodyonion4h ago

@Versus
" That is implying Sony is preventing them from doing their job properly therefore negatively affecting their business...but i guess that's a reach in your mind"

No, it simply implies that some media all over the world might (keyword MIGHT) not properly cover the event like having proper articles for each game announced, or having a proper preshow. maybe some popular YouTubers won't have time to prepare or simply your local newspaper doing an article on tech and game.

So why would Sony take a chance?
What benefit would that give them?

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Petebloodyonion6h ago

Before I get tons of replies for Sony given a week in advance, my initial comments are related to the notion that the Show could happen this week as the title mentions.
Now to be fair the complete article mentions that Jeff said the Show could happen later in May giving time for Sony to give the normal 7-day notice.

Again not trying to start a negative thing here just thinking that it's bogus that Sony will have a show this week

notachance5h ago

Yeah as much as I’d like to hear what sony’s 1st parties have cooked, it’s not their style to shadow drop a showcase.

Still waiting for ghost of tsushima 2, I’m ready whenever man..

KwietStorm_BLM2h ago

You're assuming media outlets don't know about it.

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Hofstaderman5h ago

Going in with no expectations but likely will see something that resonates with me.

DeadlyFire42m ago

Nah they will announce it probably, but it won't happen right away soon though yes.