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January 9, 2013

Microsoft: More Than 60 Million Copies of Windows 8 Sold, As Impressive As Windows 7

(GSM Insider) - Microsoft: More Than 60 Million Copies of Windows 8 Sold, As Impressive As Windows 7.

There are many people criticised the Windows 8 since it was launched a few months ago. There are many people that questioned on the sales of Windows 8 as well. Finally, someone from Microsoft gives the stats on the Windows 8.


Microsoft Windows CFO and CMO Tami Reller stated that Microsoft already sold more than 60 million Windows 8 licenses to-date.

At the CES 2013, she stated that licenses included those selling to OEMs and to consumers as well. She admits that there is radical change in the Windows 8. This is why Windows 8 is truly different from the previous Windows. 

She added that the sales performance of Windows 8 is as impressive as the Windows 7.

There are many notebooks and tablets with Windows 8 or Windows RT unveiled at the CES 2013, this should open the door for Windows 8 in the near future. These devices able to kick start the growth of the operating system from Microsoft.

However, Tami Reller denies to comment on whether Microsoft interested to produce own Ultrabook and smartphone. 

Another good news is Windows Store just achieved 100 million downloads as well. 

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