Windows 8 Adoption Poor

[philip2009]

In the month of February, according to Net Applications, Windows 8 gained 0.4% of the desktop market, moving from 2.26 to 2.67%. In comparison, Windows 7 had a market share of over 9% after four months of public availability. A growth rate of 0.4% is absolutely horrendous, and — if we assume that PCs are replaced every five years — actually below the natural attrition/replacement rate. If growth of 0.4% wasn’t bad enough, it’s also worth pointing out that it’s down from 0.5% in January — yes, Windows 8 adoption is slowing down. Windows 7, after a small dip last month, actually gained market share in February.

It’s a bitter pill to swallow, but Windows Vista actually enjoyed faster growth than Windows 8 — and we know all too well how the Vista story played out.

http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/windows-8-adoption-at-standstill.html

Will Microsoft admit Windows 8 is a failure or will they just plough on and pretend it never existed?

 

[philip2009]

Whilst people like Tute and the OP will love to declare Windows 8 is a failure, they either don't understand, or choose to ignore the all important context as it spoils a "omg the dramaz" headline.

In terms of market penetration Windows 8 is currently a failure compared to other versions, that's a fact. You seem to be ignoring the context of massive discounts and holiday season sales. Windows 8 just isn't very popular.

 

[philip2009]

And you ignore the totally different landscape. ...

None of those excuses changes the fact it stands at 2.67% of the desktop market. It's an unpopular version of Windows, get over it.