Windows XP's user share nose-dives

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	Windows XP's user share nose-dives Maybe people are listening to Microsoft's demand that they ditch Windows XP. Read More   WHITE PAPER: Canon Printing for the Mobile Age In this white paper, we'll examine the current state of enterprise printing technology with an emphasis on key IT concerns and desired solutions. What are the key mobility/cloud trends in the workplace and how have the lead to the inefficiencies of enterprise printing today? Learn More In this Issue Windows 8 surpasses Vista's uptake rate -- 10 months after launch Big investor gets option to join Microsoft board Windows 8.1 RTM leaks to Internet Microsoft sets $100 Surface Pro discounts in stone WEBCAST: Dell VMware Key Data Protection Challenges Facing Today's Enterprises The data avalanche is accelerating. IDC estimates that the "digital universe" -- which is the total of all digital data created (and replicated) -- will reach 4 zettabytes this year. That's almost 50% more than 2012 volumes, and nearly four times the amount created and replicated in 2010. View Now Windows 8 surpasses Vista's uptake rate -- 10 months after launch Microsoft got some good news Sunday as metrics company Net Applications said Windows 8's user share in August is now larger than Vista's at the same point in the latter's post-launch timeline. Read More   Big investor gets option to join Microsoft board A week after Steve Ballmer said he plans to step down as CEO of Microsoft, ValueAct Capital, one of its biggest investors, has secured the right to appoint its president to Microsoft's board. Read More   WHITE PAPER: Sophos, Inc.   Eight Trends That Are Changing Network Security New mobile operating systems, growing use of personal devices, and SaaS (software-as-a-service) delivery make securing the network a growing challenge. We're seeing ever faster network connections, more remote users, and extensive upgrades to mobile networks. Read about eight trends we think will impact network security and your security strategy. Learn more. Windows 8.1 RTM leaks to Internet Windows 8.1's RTM, which Microsoft announced only on Tuesday, has already leaked to file-sharing sites online. Read More   Microsoft sets $100 Surface Pro discounts in stone Microsoft yesterday made permanent the $100 price cut to its Surface Pro tablet that it ran as a temporary sale through most of August. Read More
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