Windows XP death growing closer while providing opportunity for the manufacturers of PCs and tablets to boost sales of Windows-based devices 8.
But, Canalys argues otherwise. Research firm says that the death of Windows XP will not encourage the growth of Windows 8 as most companies update komputer-komputernya will switch to a Windows 7-based devices.
"Demand for PCS rose because business circles must be migrated from Windows XP. But Windows 8 will not be benefited significantly because many will choose Windows 7 more secure, "wrote Canalys quoted in the report by the BGR.
PC Windows 7 is still for sale. Last week for example, Hewlett Packard (HP) sells a Windows 7-based PC again because of "high demand".
Since its launch in October 2012, operating system Windows 8 never managed to attract Windows users to switch. Net Applications, based on the report until January and then global user share of Windows 8 and 8.1 percent, compared with 10.6 reaches Windows XP which amounted to 29.2 percent.
Microsoft alone seems to realize that Windows 8 with its new all-round display has alienated the PC users who have grown accustomed to Windows-style interface.
The software giant is now reportedly would restore the traditional Windows interface through the upgrade release scheduled in 2015.
Before that happens, Canalys predicts that Windows 7-based PC will record higher sales this year. It departments in companies that moved from Windows XP had predicted would turn to the iOS and Android-based tablet.
"Consumers are increasingly open to alternatives to Windows, and affordable devices from Google get its benefits," said Canalys analyst Chen Tang Pin. "Android is now the most popular OS in the segment of mobile and the PC vendors have shown interest in the sector, especially in the Chromebook education."