Windows 8': Sold 40 million copies in a month

Microsoft has stated that since the launch of the new operating system sold 40 million copies, and that the public finds it easy to understand and use Within a month then sold more than 40 million copies of the operating system "Windows 8" from Microsoft, it said Tammy Shmerler, Marketing Director and CFO Technology Summit held in Arizona. Shmerler did not present data on tablet sales Surface launched next "Windows 8", but stated that the company will launch the Pro version of the Surface January 2013.
When comparing the sales figures of "Windows 8" set back "Windows 7" is a particularly fine figure - for "windows 7" sold 60 million copies in two months, while the Revolutionary 8 "was noted, and 40 million copies in one month Since the inception. These data are also encouraged considering the recently published survey that U.S. citizens do not rush to adopt the "Windows" 8. According to the results, 60% of Americans are aware of the existence of a new operating system, but 70% of them plan to stay with their existing operating system - "Windows 7" in most cases. 9% said they plan to accelerate buying a new computer to work on "Windows 8."
In her speech at the conference presented Shmerler figures showing that users have access charges and tablet computers "Windows 8". She said users feel that the system intuitive and easy to understand and use. Until now, Microsoft has given permission "Windows 8" officially 1,500 such devices. Number of applications Microsoft's new store has doubled since the launch and some of them have been put to their creators over $ 25,000.