Microsoft will address complaints about Windows 8

The U.S. company said it will provide a redesigned version to consumers and businesses this year. The changes, part of a package of computer programs which was given the code "Blue", is a tacit admission of flaws in Windows 8, ubiquitous radical an overhaul of Microsoft Corp. operating system. With transformation presented in October, Microsoft hoped to have a more prominent role in the growing market of mobile devices, while preserving its dominance in personal computers. But the design of Windows 8, which makes emphasis on interactive mosaic-touch controls seems to have confused many people as the one that impressed. A major research firm, International Data Corp, says Windows 8 contributed to a low of 14% in sales of personal computers worldwide during the period from January to March this year. This represents the most severe downturn that has recorded over the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, sales of multifunction phones and tablets is picking up. The biggest beneficiaries have been Apple-maker of the iPhone and iPad, and Samsung, which sells more devices that operate Android program from Google. Google is benefiting also the popularity of Android through a growing traffic generated to their services, which has created more opportunities to expose advertising company that charged. Instead, the major PC makers, such as Hewlett-Packard and Dell, who sell primarily Windows-operated machines go through a financial crisis that has damaged their actions and raised questions about its future. However, despite the warning signs, Microsoft insists he is pleased with the performance of Windows 8. The company, based in Redmond, in the state of Washington, said that so far we have sold over 100 million licenses of Windows 8, compared to about 60 million in January.