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Operating System Software booms, Microsoft leads

April 28th, 2011

The market of Operating system software is on roll, as it witnessed a hike to almost 7.8 percent to $ 30.4 million in 2010 from $28.14 billion in 2009, said a research report form Gartner. And Microsoft Windows is undoubtedly the king of operating systems (OS). Almost 8 out of every $10 dollar are spent in U.S. on Microsoft’s operating system .

The dominant presence of windows in the market can be felt by its market share. As per March 2011, Windows XP records a market share of 54.39 percent, Windows 7 is 24.17 percent. Thus Microsoft captured the overall market with staggering 78.6 percent market share.

An operating system is software that runs on computers and mobiles, and manages hardware resources consisting of programs and data, and provides common services for execution of various software applications.

Mac OS records the second position in operating system market. It is the fastest growing OS in the year 2010. As far the clients are concerned, Windows is leading the market at top position with the adoption of Windows 7, followed by Mac OS. Windows revealed that it sold 350 million licenses of Windows 7 and its client revenue increased to 9.2 percent in 2010 to 7.5 percent in 2009.

The strong sales of Apple Mac desktops and laptops including Apple tablets and mobile services Mac OS grew to 15.8 percent to a size of $520 million in 2010.

Within the Unix OS market, IBM AIX registered high single digit growth but Unix had a comparatively modest growth.

Apart these leaders in the OS world, Linux is among the fastest growing sub segments in the server as the end users looked out for more open standard systems. IBM stood with 7.5 percent share and HP with 3.7 percent. Most striking was Oracles fourth position in 2010 from eight in 2009.

This competition among these bigges is expected to be stiffer, as companies gear up to introduce exciting and innovating operating system software.

Source:http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/Operating_System_Software_booms_Microsoft_leads-nid-82796.html

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New Geek Squad Tech Support Service Offers Access to Software and Operating System Help for PCs, Macs and Tablets

April 1st, 2011

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With the official launch today of Geek Squad Tech Support, Best Buy’s 24-hour tech support task force now gives people another hassle-free way to depend on Geek Squad for help. The new service provides ongoing virus removal, and operating system and software installation and repair on gear purchased at Best Buy or anywhere else, at Geek Squad Precincts in every Best Buy store, online and over the phone.
Geek Squad Tech Support covers virus, software and operating system issues for periods of one-to-two years. The service protects a new PC, Mac or tablet, as well as two additional PCs, Macs or tablets, so clients can avoid problems integrating their new gear into their current setup.
Geek Squad Agents are available in-store, and 24/7 via online chat, remote or over the phone to provide common computer fixes such as virus removal; operating system and software installation and repair; troubleshooting assistance for computer-related issues; and basic hardware installation (memory, hard drive, sound and video cards).
“We’re excited about giving people an opportunity to have an ongoing relationship with Geek Squad on their terms,” said Matt Bonin, director of Geek Squad Services. “With this service, clients can contact us when they want, in the way they feel most comfortable – in-store, online or over the phone.”

While Geek Squad Tech Support is available on computing gear purchased from any retailer, those who buy their hardware at Best Buy receive special discounts on the service. With the purchase of a new PC, Mac or tablet at Best Buy, Geek Squad Tech Support costs $99.99 for one year and $179.99 for two years. Clients can also purchase the service for the PC, Mac or tablet they have purchased elsewhere, for $199.99 for one year, and $279.99 for two years. In all cases, up to three PCs, Macs or tablets are covered by the service.

For those clients who want complete protection for their new computer purchase at Best Buy, Geek Squad Tech Support also can be combined with both Geek Squad Black Tie Protection service plans and PC set-up with restore CD to cover new computer start-up for $229.99 annually. Similarly attractive savings are available through a “Pick 2” option that enables people to pair Geek Squad Tech Support with either Geek Squad Black Tie Protection or PC Set-Up for just $169.97 a year. With these options, clients are protected from virtually any computer or tablet problems that might occur – from hardware mishaps to malware concerns.

Source:http://www.iewy.com/21798-new-geek-squad-tech-support-service-offers-access-to-software-and-operating-system-help-for-pcs-macs-and-tablets.html

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HP takes operating software into its own hands

February 10th, 2011

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Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday announced that it is adding its own operating software to personal computers to augment the capabilities of Microsoft’s Windows.

HP executives said webOS software from freshly-acquired Palm would complement Windows in machines designed to synch with the computer giant’s smartphones, printers and a new TouchPad tablet computer built on the platform.

“It indicates, at least somewhat, an HP rejection of Microsoft,” said Gartner analyst Michael Gartenberg.

“The fact that they said webOS is coming to PCs (personal computers) is indicative that there is something they are not getting from Microsoft right now.”

HP bought Palm last year in a $1.2-billion deal evidently driven by a desire to get its hands on Palm’s webOS software platform.

Palm began working on webOS five years ago and a Palm Pre smartphone running on the software was a hit at the major Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas early last year.

Since webOS is optimized for touchscreen controls as well as keyboards, it is likely that computers built with the software will take advantage of that increasingly popular user interface.

“The reason they would do this is presumably the Touch Smart line,” Gartenberg said, referring to HP computers with touchscreen controls.

Building webOS into personal computers is part of a strategy to let HP gadgets easily swap or synchronize data, sometimes as easily as touching one device to another with a feature called “Touch To Share.”

“Clearly, HP has something that is going to set them apart and that is scale,” said NPD Group analyst Stephen Baker.

“Touch To Share is pretty cool, but it is something you can’t do unless you are the hardware and the software guy.”

HP boasts a billion customers in 174 countries and said it ships two personal computers and two printers each second.

HP executive vice president of personal systems Todd Bradley described the webOS smartphone, tablet, and computer innovations unveiled on Wednesday as building blocks in a long term plan to provide “connected experiences.”

“With device proliferation and an explosion in online services and Web-based content we consume, more people are accessing more cloud-based content from more devices,” Bradley said.

“No one has a consistent experience across devices,” he continued, maintaining that HP was out to change that with webOS devices.

Source:http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/technologynews/view/1109791/1/.html