Just weeks before the release of Windows 8, Microsoft's Windows 7 has finally topped Windows XP as the most popular global desktop OS.
According to data from Net Applications, Windows 7 captured 42.76 percent of the market in August, just barely beating XP, which had 42.52 percent. In July, XP had a slight lead over Windows 7 at 42.86 percent vs. 42.21 percent, respectively.
In August, Windows Vista had about 6.15 percent of the market, followed by the three most recent versions of Apple OS X, which had just over 6 percent altogether.
"We're glad to see that customers are seeing the benefits they are able to gain from Windows 7," a Microsoft spokeswoman said. "They've made it the fastest selling operating system in history with 630 million Windows 7 licenses sold to date and more than half of enterprise desktops today running Windows 7."
Microsoft's next operating system is scheduled to hit shelves on Oct. 26. Those running PCs with Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99.
Windows 7 debuted on Oct. 22, 2009 with a "simpler, faster, more responsive" system. Vista debuted in 2006, while XP has been around since 2001. On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows XP and Office 2003.
In a speed test that pitted Windows 7 against Windows 8, PCMag lead software analyst Michael Muchmore said that the key difference between Windows 7 and 8 is their startup speed. The new OS boots up in about 17 seconds, while Windows 7 takes up to 38 seconds.
For more, see PCMag's Hands On With Windows 8 Release Preview and the slideshow below.
Editor's Note: This story was updated at 4:45 p.m. Eastern with comment from Microsoft.
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Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409273,00.asp?kc=PCRSS05039TX1K0000760
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