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https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/windows-10-now-powers-800-million-devices-worldwide/
The fist few hundred million were people forced into it after they removed the "switch back" button for those trying windows 10 a few years back. The next few hundred million probably came from it being a forced update on your PC (and Xbox later) after you left for work or to grab some lunch, coming back to permanent windows 10 on your device, and the rest was forcing retailer OEMS to only carry Windows 10. Some of it is legit though. Congrats.
Not sure why they want to go after ChromeOS though, you already have a basic easy to use Windows internet device for $190 or so. and PC's are "gaining" share in the educational market so this is odd. Are they going to go the entry level route where if you want to add Paint or Notepad you have to add a extension pack for $30 a month?
After its release in 2015, Microsoft once hoped Windows 10 would makes its way into a billion devices within three years. While it will be late to that goal, it is a bit closer. On Thursday, March 7, the company revealed that more than 800 million devices are now running Windows 10 worldwide.
The new milestone comes as an increase from the 700 million install base last reported in September of 2018, meaning that Windows 10 is likely again picking up momentum with consumers. The announcement was initially made by Microsoft executive Yusuf Mehdi on Twitter. “Thank you to all our customers and partners for helping us achieve 800 million Windows 10 devices and the highest customer satisfaction in the history of Windows.”
As pointed out by ZDNet, though 800 million might seem like a big number, Microsoft is accounting for various types of hardware — not just desktops or laptops. The figure includes other devices which have been considered active in 28 days, including Xbox game consoles, Hololens headsets, Surface Hub devices, and even Windows 10 Mobile phones.
Still, between the six months of September 2018 and March 2019, the 100 million increase would account for roughly 16 million new Windows 10 devices added per month. With Windows 7 reaching its end of life soon, many consumers are now likely transitioning to newer Windows 10 hardware and ditching previous versions of Windows. Microsoft previously enticed consumers to upgrade by offering Windows 10 for free, and the operating system is currently offered as a service so it receives major updates twice a year.
Recent rumors indicate Microsoft is planning to target ChromeOS with a lighter operating system dubbed as Windows Lite, which will likely come later this year. The company is even is working on Core OS, which is a more modular version of Windows
The fist few hundred million were people forced into it after they removed the "switch back" button for those trying windows 10 a few years back. The next few hundred million probably came from it being a forced update on your PC (and Xbox later) after you left for work or to grab some lunch, coming back to permanent windows 10 on your device, and the rest was forcing retailer OEMS to only carry Windows 10. Some of it is legit though. Congrats.
Not sure why they want to go after ChromeOS though, you already have a basic easy to use Windows internet device for $190 or so. and PC's are "gaining" share in the educational market so this is odd. Are they going to go the entry level route where if you want to add Paint or Notepad you have to add a extension pack for $30 a month?