Windows 8 preview is about to expire

According to the latest data released by market research firm Chitika Insights, web traffic from the Windows 8 operating system accounted for 2.3% of the entire Windows network traffic in the US and Canada as of the 48th day of Windows 8. Although the share is not very large, but can not be ignored, the user base of the Microsoft Windows operating system is quite spectacular, so obtaining a market share of 2.3% is also an encouragement and hope for Microsoft.

At the same time, there are analysis and predictions, and the above share may continue to increase. Because people will go out during the Christmas holidays, after the holiday, they will take their own Christmas gifts & mdash; & mdash; new Windows 8 computer Internet access, network traffic from Windows 8 will be further increased.

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But we can't ignore them. For any new, subversive product, it will take some time for people to adapt and accept. Windows 8 is also inevitable. In view of the big difference between Windows 8 and Windows 7 and the previous Windows operating system, it will take some time for Windows 8 to cultivate and promote it if it wants to make a big impact and occupy a large market share.

In addition, the author is here to remind the users: the preview version of the Windows 8 operating system will be on January 15, 2013, "end of life". In other words, the preview version of the user can still upgrade to the paid version in 3 weeks, or it will encounter the fate of the computer starting every hour.

So, for many users who are curious about Windows 8 but still on the sidelines, it may be time to take the shot. At present, Windows 8 is still in the stage of preferential promotion. Eligible users can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro through the Microsoft Online Store (www.MicrosoftStore.com.cn) at a preferential price of RMB 248. In addition, users who purchase eligible Windows 7 computers between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013 can also join the Windows 8 upgrade program at a discounted price of RMB 98.