Is it worth to learn programming for windows?

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Published on 2011-06-25T12:54:14Z Indexed on 2011/06/25 16:29 UTC
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as a programmer, i was skeptical about (Microsoft) desktop software back in the early 2000s (i was a kid then) and yet, i was right. So i advanced to PHP in 2004 and began working on Web applications.

When i look at the software world today, i really can't understand, how software for Microsoft or call it, "windows" should have a future.

Is it still worth, learning it?

I have a strong feeling that, in about 3-4 years, mac will have the dominance in the Personal Computer market.

If i am wrong, please correct me.

Thanks!

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