14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has put things straight once and for ever in the Windows 7 retail sales craze, saying that it officially ended them last October.
The company communicated in an email sent to us today that “we are confirming that the retail software end of sales date for Windows 7 did happen on October 30, 2013,” and just like we reported yesterday, sales of PCs with Windows 7 preinstalled will continue until further notice.
While such a move is clearly supposed to push users towards its modern platform, not many will be pleased with it.
At this point, Windows 7 is the world's number one operating system, with a market share of more than 45 percent. Windows XP, which is now the runner-up, is far behind with only 31 percent.
And still, several retailers are still selling Windows 7 licenses online, probably because they're still in stock, but in just a few months the operating system might no longer be available for those who want to buy a new disc.