Windows 8 Performance Remains Weak

Since its introduction in October 2012, Microsoft’s latest operating system has failed to keep up with its predecessors. In December 2013, the combined market share of Windows 8 and 8.1 reached the ten percent mark, 15 months after the operating system was released. In comparison, Windows 7 reached the same level after a mere six months.

According to data from Net Applications, an acceleration of Windows 8’s market share is not on the cards for early 2014. In January, it increased by just 0.09 percent.

Many users criticize the new Metro interface, which was designed primarily for touchscreen monitors, making it compatible with mobile devices.

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This chart shows the global market share of Windows 7 and 8 since their releases.

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Microsoft Windows 8: number of licenses sold 2012-2014
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Number of Windows 7 licenses sold worldwide from 2009-2012
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Desktop operating systems: market share in the United Kingdom (UK) 2017-2023
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Adoption rate of Windows 7/10 in North America, Western Europe & APAC 2017 to 2020
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Mobile developers worldwide evaluate Microsoft Surface for Windows 8 OS in 2012
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Tablet operating systems: market share in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2023

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