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Windows Vista shipments estimated at 90 million for first year
Wolfgang Gruener, November 29, 2006 12:42

Microsoft may be missing the prime shopping season of the year with Windows Vista, but IDC’s report indicates that the impact may almost be negligible. The firm believes that Microsoft will be able to ship about 90 million units within the first 12 months after launch - which will take its first step tomorrow with the introduction of Vista Business.

Windows Vista Business will officially launch today for enterprises as well as small business owners. The consumer versions of Vista will be available on January 30, according to Microsoft.

Home users, who are migrating their existing PCs to Vista, will have to invest at least $100 for the Vista Basic upgrade. The Premium upgrade will cost $160 (full version $240) and Vista Ultimate will ring in at $260 for the upgrade and at $400 for the full version. [Full Story]