According to the latest results of the desktop OS market share in the US for April 2011 collected by StatCounter, it looks like people are finally leaving Windows XP behind and getting an upgrade to Windows 7.
For the first time since it became the most popular operating system around, Windows XP’s market share has been trumped by Windows 7.
Windows 7 is now used on 31.71% of desktops in the US, while Windows XP has dropped to 31.56%.
Now the lead isn’t a lot but it does show that Windows XP has finally peaked and is on its way out now.
Windows Vista is at third place with 19.07%, Mac OS X at fourth with 14.87%, Linux is last with 0.70% and Other/miscellaneous operating systems make up 2.09% of the chart.
Importance of note is the increase in Mac OS which sat at less than 10% for many, many years, but now enjoys a much healthier percentage.
It's important to note that this chart does NOT non-Desktop/Laptops so don't be surprised that the iPhone OS (iOS), blackberry and even Android aren't listed.
Is your business still running windows XP applications? Does it need to be? Some applications previously only windows XP compatible are now fully functional in a windows 7 environment and with the added security and protection Win7 offers over XP it's worth a look.
While we've done our best in the past to help clients find windows XP computers from suppliers even up until the end of 2010, it's now almost impossible to find NEW copies of XP, sure you can go used, off lease or refurbished, but new, Windows XP is just not available in the marketplace for purchase anymore. Even our might netbooks are now windows 7 starter edition.
So, is your business getting everything it can and should be out of it's operating system? Give us a call at Outhouse IT, we're here to help.
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