Do you see the Windows computer brand being more popular?

[froggyboy604]

No, I don't see the Windows computer operating system brand being more popular in the far future then it already is since there are a lot of free and easy to use operating system alternatives to Windows like the many Linux, and Unix based operating system.

Plus, more people are becoming less tech savvy or want to be cool, so they pay more money to buy Apple products to use computers and laptops which are designed for less-tech savvy people/simple-minded people, so they can feel cooler.

Free Cloud computing operating system and web applications from Google, ZoHo office, and other huge companies might also make Windows less popular in a few dozen years.

I bet China, India, Russia, Mexico, and countries with a lot of poor people will switch or use free Linux operating systems because buying an operating system which cost 100 dollars or more is not worth it when you need the money for food, shelter, and school.

Plus, the system requirements for Windows are a lot higher then for Linux based OS which can run on computers which are 10 years or older.

[Skeithex]

no, from what I've seen from W8 it isn't looking good. I'm also entering the right age where I can start putting on custom OS on my PC.

[froggyboy604]

I heard Windows 8 will be best for Tablet and Touch Screen computers, but not so good for people who are used to the keyboard and mouse, but there will still be desktop for people who prefer a desktop instead of a launcher and app screen. But, there won't be a start menu button on the new Windows 8 desktop.

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But, Windows 8 won't be free like Google Android and other touch screen operating system, so the price of Windows 8 might make some people not buy it since the Windows install CD cost 100 dollars or more and there are so many versions. I see people who are using Windows 7, XP, and other PC operating systems like Ubuntu, Linux, and UNIX just installing them on their new PC.