Microsoft executives say Windows7 is limited to PC sales

Bill Vitte, senior vice president of Microsoft's Windows business, said on Monday that although he was very bullish on the Windows 7 operating system, he was sceptical that it could push up PC sales sharply. According to foreign media reports, Victor in the UBS global technology industry and Services conference, said, "Historical experience shows that the release of the new version of Windows operating system on the PC market is limited." PC sales will grow at a certain level, but with limited growth. "Victor announced last week that Microsoft is scheduled to release Windows 7 October 22. Microsoft also plans to launch an upgrade in the next few weeks, with users buying a new Windows Vista pc for a period of time able to upgrade to Windows 7 free or at a discounted price.　　The leaked documents from the retail giant's best Buy suggest that Microsoft plans to launch the preferential upgrade plan by the end of this month. Victor says companies are "crazy" about Windows 7, but this is not the most important factor when companies decide when to upgrade their computers, "When an enterprise upgrades computers depends on the macroeconomic environment." As the economy recovers, people are sure to buy new PCs. People's reliance on computers is only getting higher.　　"When answering questions about whether Windows 7 helps to increase the average price of windows," said Victor, "This is a difficult question to answer, and I think that in the current macroeconomic environment, the trend of windows average selling price will be different from the previous version of Windows release."　　Asked about Microsoft's recent austerity measures, Victor said it was the first time since he joined Microsoft in 19 that the company would examine the need for a detailed review of each expenditure. Author: Liu Yanqing