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Microsoft claims Windows 8 sales off to "solid start"
News Software giant talks up success of latest operating system as Surface Pro release date approaches.
IDC urges Microsoft to cut price of Windows 8 and Surface
News Industry watcher claims devices will struggle to take-off at current price point.
Windows 8 fails to halt decline in PC sales during Q4
News IDC PC tracker suggests new operating system failed to arrest slump in PC sales during holiday season, but claims it could do better as time goes on.
Storage software market grinds to a halt
News Ongoing economic troubles in Europe a factor in sluggish growth in software, IDC report finds.
Analysts express mixed feelings over Apple and Android's
News IDG tips Google's OS for success, while IDC claims iOS devices will continue to dominate the market for a long time to come.
IDC warns of spiralling Windows XP support costs
News Windows 7 users spend a fifth of the money XP fans do on PC support, study claims.
BSA demands tougher penalties for software pirates
News Anti-piracy body hits out as global value of illegal software hits $63.4 billion.
IDC: Hard disk market to return to growth
News The analyst firm claims HDD vendors have pressed the ‘reset button’ following natural disasters decimating manufacturing.
