Wish List:
1. Finish Object Dock 2
2. WindowFX for 64 Bit
3. Hopefully add animated icons features from IconX into WindowFX - if not at launch, then later
Regarding the data previously mentioned (chart pasted below) on the state of OSes, the most important piece of data is not just the top line, but the entire 2010 data piece -
Moving Up : Win 7 (2% on average gain every month in 2010 so far)
Moving Down: Vista (Down 5% so far in 2010)
XP (Down 7% so far in 2010)
Little to no change: Linux, Mac OS, Win2000, Win2003
Although it doesn't say it, I am willing to bet most Win 7 users are 64 bit as most new systems come with 64 bit pre loaded.
If this trend continues, (and it probably will for the next year or more), Stardock will have itself a marginalized subscriber base if they do not concentrate on 64 bit Windows 7 support - that would be the smart business decision. It will also put them in the best position for being ready for Windows 8. They began with OS2 - they moved on since, and hopefully will continue to adapt to the changing market. Its nothing personal. They are not leaving people behind - their older versions and most current ones still work well with XP. Heck, it could be argued most of their software operates best on XP - did I mention I want WindowsFX, fully working ObjectDock, and IconX features?
OS Platform Statistics
Windows XP is the most popular operating system. The Windows family counts for almost 90%:
2010 | Win7 | Vista | Win2003 | WinXP | W2000 | Linux | Mac |
August |
22.3% |
10.5% |
1.3% |
53.1% |
0.4% |
4.9% |
6.7% |
July |
20.6% |
10.9% |
1.3% |
54.6% |
0.4% |
4.8% |
6.5% |
June |
19.8% |
11.7% |
1.3% |
54.6% |
0.4% |
4.8% |
6.8% |
May |
18.9% |
12.4% |
1.3% |
55.3% |
0.4% |
4.5% |
6.7% |
April |
16.7% |
13.2% |
1.3% |
56.1% |
0.5% |
4.5% |
7.1% |
March |
14.7% |
13.7% |
1.4% |
57.8% |
0.5% |
4.5% |
6.9% |
February |
13.0% |
14.4% |
1.4% |
58.4% |
0.6% |
4.6% |
7.1% |
January |
11.3% |
15.4% |
1.4% |
59.4% |
0.6% |
4.6% |
6.8% |
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