Windows 10 To Miss Its 1 Billion Device Goal, Microsoft Admits
However, it seems as though the company will end up missing its 1 billion device target regardless- and it sounds as though the failure of Windows Phone is to blame for that. In a statement issued to ZDNet, Microsoft admitted that it would miss the 1 billion devices goal, but also pointed out that Windows 10 remains the fastest adopted OS in Windows history regardless.
“Windows 10 is off to the hottest start in history with over 350m monthly active devices, with record customer satisfaction and engagement,” said a Microsoft spokesperson. “We’re pleased with our progress to date, but due to the focusing of our phone hardware business, it will take longer than FY18 for us to reach our goal of 1 billion monthly active devices. In the year ahead, we are excited about usage growth coming from commercial deployments and new devices – and increasing customer delight with Windows.”
I do believe that Windows 10 will eventually get to a billion devices, of course- just not right away. I also understand that the bottom dropping out of Microsoft’s smartphone market probably led to their projections taking a significant hit, since Microsoft were probably counting on a substantial number of Windows 10 phones on the market contributing to the 1 billion goal.
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gh0st_opPosted:
-Zed The only time I see people run into issues with 10, is when they upgrade to it, instead of buying a PC that comes with it, with hardware made specifically for it
If you have issues installing w10 then its time for an upgrade. My 5 year old dell laptop had no issues (minus some old dell software that wasnt compatible, but not needed.)
HaloPosted:
Discrete I am on windows 8, so I have no opinion on windows 10. Also 1 billion people is outrageous.
Windows 10 is a lot better then 8 and I was a fan of 8, should have upgraded.
M9zPosted:
The only time I see people run into issues with 10, is when they upgrade to it, instead of buying a PC that comes with it, with hardware made specifically for it
SwiftPosted:
Maybe if they didn't try to shove it down people's throats. More people would have upgraded.
I have been using Win10 since day one and been loving it.
I have been using Win10 since day one and been loving it.
SupervisorPosted:
Windows 8 is best, I didn't care for Windows 10 that much. However congratulations on their device goal.
XboxPosted:
Yea you might miss it by 2018 but in the long run no doubt you will reach it. Still amazing how many people have Windows 10 now.
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