Clearly, the rate of growth has decreased. However, the industry is growing, but not at the double digit growth rate we have become accustomed to expect. We are in a transition. And nobody likes transitions. Both children and adults hate transitions.
Markets hate transitions.
While Computers are maturing and are basically following specific industry accepted standards, newer electronic devices are emerging in much the same way as settlers popped up in the old wild West of the United States. Pay close attention to this one folks. This battle is primarily focused on Business customers. The NC is considered as a niche alternative only because of its lower cost of maintenance. Due to the high cost of updating individual PCs vs the NC, the NC is still a real cost effective alternative.