Although Microsoft (MSFT 0.45%) Windows XP may be long in the tooth, it hasn't stopped businesses from keeping it around. According to CLSA, 35%-40% of businesses are still using Windows XP, a 12-year old operating system! Motley Fool contributor Steve Heller believes that the number of businesses running Windows XP could decline by the end of the year. Check out the video below to hear his thoughts on the topic.
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Why Windows XP Still Matters
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It’s likely having a negative impact on sales.
Erin Miller owns shares of Apple. Fool contributor Steve Heller owns shares of Apple and Google. The Motley Fool recommends Apple and Google. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple, Google, and Microsoft. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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