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Title: Windows 11 Poised To Beat 10, Mostly Because It Has To

Link: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/04/04/166231...

An anonymous reader shares a report: The gap between Windows 10 and Windows
11 continues to narrow, and Microsoft's flagship operating system is on track
to finally surpass its predecessor by summer. The latest figures from
Statcounter show the increase in Windows 11's market share accelerating,
while Windows 10 declines. Before Champagne corks start popping in Redmond,
it is worth noting that Windows 10 still accounts for over half the market --
54.2 percent -- and Windows 11 now accounts for 42.69 percent. However, if
the current trends continue, Windows 10 should finally drop below the 50
percent mark next month and be surpassed by Windows 11 shortly after. The
cause is likely due to enterprises pushing the upgrade button rather than
having to deal with extended support for Windows 10. Support for most Windows
10 versions ends on October 14, 2025, and Microsoft has shown no signs of
deviating from its plan to retire the veteran operating system. [...] Whether
users actually want the operating system is another matter. Windows 11 offers
few compelling features that justify an upgrade and no killer application.
The looming October 14 support cut-off date is likely to be the major driving
factor behind the move to Windows 11.

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