anyweb Posted September 3, 2014 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 Microsoft staff will likely be raising a glass or two, thanks to the latest available data. According to new data released by StatCounter on Tuesday, the latest version of Windows, Windows 8.1 has overtaken its predecessor Windows 8 for the first time, in terms of internet usage worldwide. The research firm's data shows Windows 8.1 has grown steadily to 7.5 percent in August, passing Windows 8's share of 6.6 percent. In the UK market the software giant's operating system (covering desktops, tablets, and consoles) surpassed its older sibling in April, with the US following a month later in May. By comparison, Apple's latest versions of OS X have a combined share of 7.8 percent — a speck compared to Windows' overall reach. "Following a mixed reaction to Windows 8, perhaps because of its radical new look, Windows 8.1 appears to be winning over users," StatCounter's chief executive Aodhan Cullen said in prepared remarks. Windows 7 remains the world's global leader in the operating system space, data from the company suggests, with just over 50 percent of the internet usage share. But StatCounter data should always be taken with a pinch of salt, as ZDNet's Ed Bott previously explained. Compared to the latest Net Applications' data, which is generally considered to be stronger overall data, Windows 8 has a 6.3 percent share, while Windows 8.1 has a 7.1 percent share — totaling 13.4 percent. read the rest at ZDNet > http://www.zdnet.com/windows-8-1-overtakes-windows-8-worldwide-as-windows-xp-refuses-to-die-7000033199/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbuzzo Posted September 3, 2014 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 You think these numbers are positive, wait until the sheep see Windows 9/the Great Mohave Experiment Part II... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
