The UK market for home, leisure and entertainment software rose by 20% from 2000, to reach a value of £540.6 million (US$802.4 million) in 2001.
The market has increased by 180.1% over the review period.The usage of PCs has changed in recent years from being a work and educational tool, to being used more as a recreational tool.
Also, the computers are undergoing constant redevelopment, with a new generation of faster and more powerful machines being released every two or three years.
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