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ZDNN: MS exec predicts Windows’ demise

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 19, 1999

“Microsoft Corp.’s technical guru Nathan Myhrvold says the
Windows operating system will almost certainly be replaced by a new
technology within five years. Myhrvold told BBC Radio 4 that every
five years there is a major revolution in the computer business,
and the next one, whether it be Java or Linux, could swamp
Windows.”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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