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From InformationWeek:

Worldwide PC sales fell 6.4% in the fourth quarter despite hype generated by the launch of Microsoft's new Windows 8 operating system, according to market watcher IDC.

"Although the third quarter was focused on the clearing of Windows 7 inventory, preliminary research indicates the clearance did not significantly boost the uptake of Windows 8 systems in Q4," said Jay Chou, a senior research analyst at IDC.

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