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Archive: April 8th 2008
Microsoft - It's Go Time!
April 08, 2008 by chengrob in The Pit Blog
I received this email the other day from an old associate.
====================== Dear Rob,
Why does PC Pitstop keep bashing Vista? Isn't it like biting the hand that feeds you?
Your Pal,
XXXX XXXX ======================
This email really gave me a pause because they are right. It hit me like a ton of bricks. PC Pitstop needs Vista to be successful. We are part of the Windows eco system, and in many ways, it is not in our interest to bash Vista. But on the other hand, it is not in my nature nor the company's DNA to ignore the realities of Vista.
Vista Impact on Video Card Market Share
It's no secret that Vista operating system upped the ante for video adapter requirements. PC Pitstop took a look at the PCs running our online tests during the month of February 2008 to find out more about video card prevalence.
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