1 Million Windows to Mac Converts So Far in 2005

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on Monday November 7, 2005 @10:03AM from the viva-la-pomme dept.

UltimaGuy writes to tell us AppleInsider is reporting that according to one Wall Street analyst over one million Windows users have switched to Mac in the first three quarters of 2005. It is speculated that these numbers are a direct result of the popularity gained through the iPod and related technologies in addition to security concerns from Microsoft. From the article: "According to checks with Apple Store Specialists, Wolf also said a larger than expected percentage of Windows to Mac converts appear to be purchasing Apple's higher-end systems and that their transition is fueled by the epidemic of viruses and malware on the Windows platform."

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Re:why don't you.. by jcr · 2005-11-07 14:09 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Linux is a great desktop OS: KDE and Gnome have all the functionality you would want in a modern desktop OS, they are easy to use, attractive, and reliable.

Wow... You really need to get out more.

-jcr

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Re:"switched" or "also bought"? by snowdon · 2005-11-07 18:51 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Apart from the dozen embedded OSes that would be in the average home. (car, phone, TV, DVD player, etc, etc, etc).

Cheers,

Dave.