Ballmer: Windows 7 Flies Off the Shelves

Published by Tech Pundit | Filed under Social media | November 20th, 2009

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 news 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 it definitely isn’t revolutionary enough to be called “the best ever”

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Ballmer: Windows 7 Flies Off the Shelves