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Deconstructing the Myth of Vista Sales

We told you earlier this week that we were a bit skeptical of Microsoft's claims of booming sales for Vista. We're not the only ones. In fact, in this absolutely surgical strike, former RCP colleague Joe Wilcox takes Microsoft's claims apart completely.

Coming Friday, reader feedback on Vista's performance so far. (Thank you to those who have sent e-mails.) We've had a lot of great comments already -- get yours in now at lpender@rcpmag.com.

Posted by Lee Pender on 03/28/2007 at 1:20 PM

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