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| Microsoft sees 60% jump in profit | Microsoft sees 60% jump in profit |
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| Microsoft has reported a 60% jump in profit, thanks largely to "exceptional demand" for Windows 7. | Microsoft has reported a 60% jump in profit, thanks largely to "exceptional demand" for Windows 7. |
| Net profit came in at $6.66bn (£4.13bn) for the three months to 31 December 2009, up from the $4.18bn it made in the same period a year earlier. | Net profit came in at $6.66bn (£4.13bn) for the three months to 31 December 2009, up from the $4.18bn it made in the same period a year earlier. |
| It also reported record revenues of $19.2bn, which comfortably beat analysts' forecasts. | It also reported record revenues of $19.2bn, which comfortably beat analysts' forecasts. |
| "We are thrilled by the consumer reception to Windows 7," said Kevin Turner, chief operating officer. | "We are thrilled by the consumer reception to Windows 7," said Kevin Turner, chief operating officer. |
| "This is a record quarter for Windows units." | "This is a record quarter for Windows units." |
| Microsoft released Windows 7 in October last year. | Microsoft released Windows 7 in October last year. |