KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft is optimistic that its upcoming Windows 7 operating system will enable it to gain a bigger slice of the local market as more Malaysians go online.
Microsoft Asia-Pacific chief marketing officer Andrew Pickup said only about 35% of Malaysians currently had access to a computer.
“This means about two-thirds of Malaysians still don’t have the experience of (using) computer.
“And with (an expanding) personal computer-installed base, we are projecting the installed base will reach 20 million in the next 10 years from the current 10 million,” he said at a media briefing on Windows 7.
Pickup said the Government’s move to increase the usage of personal computers (PCs) and information technology was another reason why Microsoft was optimistic of the opportunities in the country.
On steps to curb software piracy in the country, Microsoft (M) Sdn Bhd chief marketing officer Yasir Yousuff said the company had introduced an anti-piracy system, Windows Genuine Advantage, which could tell if the software used was original or fake.
“It is an initiative by Microsoft to tell the users whether the software they bought is original of fake.
“Fake software is really costly to users in term of security as hackers can hack anytime for their personal information such as credit card data and finance account,” he said.
Windows 7 is the latest version of Microsoft Windows, a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on the PCs, including home and business desktops, and laptops.
Windows 7 will be available locally from Oct 23 following its worldwide launch on Oct 22.
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