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From Marketing Online

Statistics for access devices are typically taken from one site and published or through a web analytics vendor, so consider the sample size and type of visitor carefully. For example, the W3 Schools compilations are excellent, but the site is used by web designers primarily.

A more represeantative sample is available when the web analytics companies publish their user statistics - StatCounter is a relatively small company, but worthwhile reviewing their compilation of browser and search stats by country through time.

Web browser statistics

• Web Browser Statistics from W3Schools Good compilation through time from 2002 to 2009
• Onestat browser market share figures Onestat is a relatively small web analytics company based in the Netherlands. Periodic updates are released in its press release section

Flash adoption statistics

• Flash version statistics Worldwide adoption figures - shows that a large audience may not be able to access solution if most modern version used

Screen resolution statistics

• Web Browser Statistics from W3Schools Good compilation through time from 2002 to 2009. In Jan 2009, over half of all visitors used a screen resolution greater than the most popular 1024 by 768 resolution