Why Microsoft is switching from one of the world's most used operating systems?

为何微软要放弃全球使用最广泛的操作系统之一?

World Business Report

2025-10-14

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Why is Microsoft switching off from one of the world's most used operating systems. And how bad that could be for millions of computer users around the world. How big a deal could this be? Also why Madagascar, one of the world's poorest nations, is now in turmoil with its President fleeing the country. And The Royal Australian Mint is releasing new $1 Bluey coins this week and they are already being pre-sold online for inflated prices. It follows the wildly popular release of Bluey coins last year. So what makes Bluey so popular? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.
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