So, what is the most popular desktop calendar program today?
A decade ago, through the popularity (rather dependence) of Microsoft Office and the dominance of PC's over Mac, MS Outlook was simply part of the 'Office' package and considered the default desktop calendar program. Just five years ago, Microsoft would estimate that around 85-90% of Australian computer users had access to MS Outlook. However, this is all changing.
With the rise of 'free' mail accounts such as Hotmail and Google, and their extension into other products such as calendar programs (Windows Live Calendar, Google Calendar) and browsers (now, Google Chrome), coupled with the popularity of Mac over PC, there has been a shift.
So, here are the most popular desktop calendar programs across a broad selection of E-DIARY users in Australia, New Zealand, US, UK, South Africa mainly.
MS Outlook (65.2%), Google Calendar (7.8%), Windows Vista Calendar (7.7%), Windows Live Calendar (6.0%), iCal (5.5%), Lotus Notes (2.1%), Other Calendars (5.7%).
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