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Olympic Committee Chooses XP Over Vista

Posted by samzenpus on from the if-it's-not-as-broken dept.

Vinit writes "The popularity of Windows XP is still making things difficult for Vista. Now Vista has again suffered a major setback, with Lenovo (Olympic 2008' official sponsor) installing XP on it's machines to run the Olympic Games' vital PC-related tasks. Vista will only be used in internet lounges set up for athletes to use during the games."

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  1. Re:Not surprising by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I like your signature:

    You moved your mouse. Please restart Windows for changes to take effect.

    I might make mine:

    You moved your mouse. Please recompile your Linux kernel and modules for changes to take effect.

  2. Re:Hmm by MrMr · · Score: 4, Funny

    When it's ready for the desktop.

  3. Re:Hmm by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I'd rather have a woody.

  4. Re:Its not so difficult by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Why is this thread title named "Its not so difficult" instead of "It's not so difficult"?

    It really isn't that difficult. Don't have a go at other people for something you can't get right yourself, and as someone said before, it's not a spelling problem but a grammar problem.

  5. Re:Its not so difficult by mixnblend · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yeah, yeah, you may mod down the grammar Nazi now. fixed.
  6. vista can still get into the olympics... by ArcadeX · · Score: 3, Funny

    the special olympics...

    --
    An I.T. motto in the hands of an idiot is a dangerous thing...
  7. Re:Not ready for prime time. by east+coast · · Score: 3, Funny

    As if I didn't have enough work to keep me busy...

    Apparently not. You still have time to sit around and post on Slashdot... Not that I have any room to talk, I'm just saying...

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    Dedicated Cthulhu Cultist since 4523 BC.
  8. Re:Indeed by ozmanjusri · · Score: 2, Funny
    Oh brother, another "Vista is horrible" liar.

    Don't cry, my Microsoft loving friend.

    Vista will have a chance to shine in an event more suited to its capabilities.

    --
    "I've got more toys than Teruhisa Kitahara."
  9. Re:It is a natural decision. by timeOday · · Score: 4, Funny

    There's a computer store on my way to work with a sign out front that says, "Hate Vista? We have: XP Desktops! XP Laptops! Hurry, supplies limited!" I'm not making this up.

  10. Re:Hmm by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Either way, MSFT gets paid.
    Not necessarily, this is China we're talking about!

    *rimshot*