Why Windows XP Still Matters

Although Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) 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.
It's been a frustrating path for Microsoft investors, who've watched the company fail to capitalize on the incredible growth in mobile over the past decade. However, with the release of its own tablet, along with the widely anticipated Windows 8 operating system, the company is looking to make a splash in this booming market. In this brand-new premium report on Microsoft, our analyst explains that while the opportunity is huge, the challenges are many. He's also providing regular updates as key events occur, so make sure to claim a copy of this report now by clicking here. VIDEO



The Death of the PC
The days of paying for costly software upgrades are numbered. The PC will soon be obsolete. And BusinessWeek reports 70% of Americans are already using the technology that will replace it. Merrill Lynch calls it "a $160 billion opportunity." Computing giants including IBM, Yahoo!, and Amazon are racing to be the first to cash in on this PC-killing revolution.

Yet a small group of little-known companies have a huge head start. Get the full details on these companies, and the technology that is about to destroy the PC, in a free video report from The Motley Fool.