Windows XP to be phased out by year's end despite customer demand
Windows XP to be phased out by year's end despite customer demand: "Computer makers have been told they'll no longer be able to get Windows XP OEM by the end of this year, despite consumer resistance to Vista and its compatibility problems.
By early 2008, Microsoft's contracts with computer makers will require companies to only sell Vista-loaded machines. 'The OEM version of XP Professional goes next January,' said Frank Luburic, senior ThinkPad product manager for Lenovo. 'At that point, they'll have no choice.'"
That is going to be a mess and I am glad I don't offer computer support.
Link:
http://.../vendors_in_no_rush_to_ditch_xp_for_vista
posted by Veign at
10:08 AM
1 Comments:
It's tempting to just go buy one and stick back. I sure there will always be xp oem software on ebay but how long will the new programs be compatable. I read somewhere that MS already has another os in the works for around 2009.
By
Gary McCurry, at 12:47 PM EST
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