Before Windows 7 was officially released on October 22, the operating system already had a market share figure of around 1.5-2.0%. The operating system was available as a Beta and RC (release candidate) to people. What comes as a surprise is, before release, it was already more popular than Linux. Linux can’t seem to break out 1% share.
On November 3rd, Windows 7 had a share of 3.73% according to NetApplication figures. Really, Amazing.
“The early adoption of Windows 7 looks very strong, and I don’t believe Vista enjoyed the same early success,” said Vince Vizzaccaro, an executive VP at Net Applications, “Plus, we’ve seen surges the past two weekend days, and Windows has historically seen much higher usage market share on weekdays than on weekends.”
On the Apple side of things, in October, Mac OS X (all versions) had a market share figure of 5.27%. If current rate continues, it will only take a few days for Windows 7 to be more popular than Mac OS X.
Still, Mac OS X’s market share is increasing, but at a slower pace.
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