Yes, low cost hardware drove Windows/PC adoption in the 80-90's. This was key to Windows success.
However, throughout the 00's the continued downward pressure on pricing by OEMs, Microsoft's questionable decisions, and the cheapening of the PC brands, caused consumers to be seek a premium alternative.
I believe it also makes sense to separate the consumer vs enterprise markets. Buying Microsoft at home is not the same decision process as buying Microsoft at work.
Yes, low cost hardware drove Windows/PC adoption in the 80-90's. This was key to Windows success.
However, throughout the 00's the continued downward pressure on pricing by OEMs, Microsoft's questionable decisions, and the cheapening of the PC brands, caused consumers to be seek a premium alternative.
I believe it also makes sense to separate the consumer vs enterprise markets. Buying Microsoft at home is not the same decision process as buying Microsoft at work.