Maybe Windows 8 Isn't a Complete Flop?

By Travis Hoium and Erin Miller – Apr 25, 2013 at 8:00PM

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Microsoft's earnings show that Windows isn't as bad as many people think.

Microsoft's (MSFT -0.95%) recent earnings report shows momentum in signing up enterprise users to Windows 8 and flat revenue for the business. With Windows smartphones and tablets slowly taking share, maybe Windows 8 isn't the product flop many people think it is. Erin Miller sat down with Travis Hoium to find out why he's seeing some bright spots for Windows.

About the Author

Travis Hoium is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering solar energy, technology, and growth stocks. Before The Motley Fool, Travis was a mechanical engineer at 3M and founded a virtual reality company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota.

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Erin Miller has no position in any stocks mentioned. Fool contributor Travis Hoium owns shares of Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends Google and owns shares of Google and Microsoft. We Fools don't 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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