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		toksaitov on Dec 1, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Windows XP drops below 40% market share while Wind... I wonder where those 40 million copies went (no hate here, just interested whether OEMs (or users) buy such incredible volumes in advance).

Quekster on Dec 1, 2012 | [–]

Think Black Friday and Cyber Monday... presents that won't be opened till December 24/25.

mtgx on Dec 1, 2012 | [–]

Nowhere. OEM's bought the licenses in bulk, and now they won't be able to get rid of them fast enough.

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