Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer has never been too modest about Microsoft’s sales numbers; in fact, throughout the Vista era he insisted that the new OS is doing great, selling better than any other Microsoft OS in history.
Now, he claims that Windows 7 is selling even better, which we’re inclined to believe based on the fantastic preorder figures. Speaking at Microsoft’s shareholder meeting, Ballmer said Microsoft has “already sold twice as many units as any OS in a comparable time frame.”
He then delivers on the grandeur that is expected from him, saying “Windows 7 is simply the best PC operating system that we or anyone else has ever built.” OK, Steve, it’s good, but I don’t think it’s revolutionary enough to be called “the best ever”.
Vista was selling well, compared to its predecessor, simply because there were more computers around than there were when Windows XP was new. When you’ve got hardware vendors selling laptops and desktops with your new OS, you simply can’t do all that bad. But with Windows 7, Microsoft really seems to have a winner: the reviews were great, the market share is rising, users love it, and everyone will probably soon forget about Vista, just as they’ve forgotten about Windows ME.
Tags: Steve Ballmer, Windows 7
