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Windows 95 Dominates Software Sales Despite Technical Hitches

Strategic Insights

Oct 6, 1995 — 1 min read

Six weeks after its launch, Microsoft's Windows 95 remains the leading seller of new software titles, with its versions of other programs also ranking among the top 10, according to internal sales figures compiled by A Plus Software. Buyers are still snapping up the new operating system, despite experiencing installation and operation problems. The demand for Windows 95 versions of other software to fully utilize its features may be the reason why these versions account for half of the top 10 sellers. Microsoft dominates the market, making all but one of the new Windows 95 programs.

Key Takeaways:

Windows 95 is the leading seller of new software titles, six weeks after its launch, according to A Plus Software's internal sales figures.
A total of 10 new software bestsellers include Windows 95, with its versions of other programs making up half of the list.
Despite technical hitches, buyers continue to purchase Windows 95, with many users requiring Windows 95 versions of other software to fully utilize its features.
Microsoft makes all but one of the new Windows 95 programs, dominating the market.
To keep up with the latest software, hardware shoppers are advised to purchase a machine with at least a 486-66 processor, 8 megabytes of RAM, and a CD-ROM drive.
Users who want to stay ahead of the curve should consider purchasing a Pentium processor and 16 megabytes of RAM for their machine.
Bill Rabow, president of A Plus Software, warns that users with less powerful machines may find that a great deal of software in the future will not run on their computer.

Statistics:

Windows 95 is the top-selling software title, six weeks after its launch.
A total of 10 new software bestsellers are listed, with half of them being Windows 95 versions of other programs.
Custom PC configurations required for running top 10 programs are: 486-66 processor, 8 megabytes of RAM, and a CD-ROM drive.
The prices of the top 10 new software bestsellers range from $44.95 to $249.95.

Sources:

A Plus Software: internal sales figures
Bill Rabow, president of A Plus Software

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