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Microsoft: 1 Billion Windows PCs by 2010

By Nate Mook, BetaNews

July 13, 2004, 6:48 AM

Microsoft expects over 1 billion PCs running Windows by 2010, with the number currently eclipsing 600 million, according to Microsoft Watch. Will Poole, head of the Windows client group, made the remarks at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference, citing enterprise demand for upgrades. Poole also demonstrated a "Zero Touch" deployment tool for Windows XP and the upcoming Windows Marketplace offering drivers, software and peripherals.

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By JonChappell

posted Jul 14, 2004 - 11:32 AM

Hmmm... don't be so sure, Bill. Already, many government agencies and corporations have seen the benefits of moving to Linux, and many more will in the future.

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By TC17

posted Jul 13, 2004 - 6:29 PM

Poor ol Bill, so strapped for money. WindowsXP $300 x 1billion copies. Better get those warez people because they are draining you dry. NOT.

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By RaveN-FH-

posted Jul 13, 2004 - 5:25 PM

"1 billion windows PCs" — muahahaha. muahahaha. muahahahahaha. ok that's enough.

anyways... good for them. i like all of their software despite the security holes that just happen to be appearing because people are beating down the door trying to find them.

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