XP Deathwatch, T Minus 2 Weeks

CWmike writes "June 30 is Microsoft's deadline for mainstream computer makers to stop selling new PCs with the old operating system, and the date that it will stop shipping boxed copies to retailers. That's just two weeks away. Computerworld offers a FAQ about XP's approaching retirement after Microsoft's most recent relaxation of the retirement rules, with some details about which machines big-brand computer makers will be selling with XP after June 30. First FAQ: Any sign that Microsoft will reprieve Windows XP's retirement? Sort of."

Comments

For those who don't care

[Anonymous Coward]

I'm sure the Pirate Bay will continue to carry Windows XP for a long long time.

Mayan Calender

[retech]

This was foretold on the ancient Mayan Calender.

Re:Make people realise the benefit of OSS

[chimpo13]

that comment would be funnier if you had a 2 digit user id.

No need for that

[mangu]

2014

Why should they extend support beyond December 21st, 2012?

Re:Vista is Microsoft's Vietnam

[verbamour]

I like that it took Vista to make people refer to XP as fast...

alternatives are always better...

[mkcmkc]

Having used MS support, I have very limited expectations. Fortunately (no pun intended), there are alternative, more-reliable sources for Microsoft support.

Re:I hope so

[RealGrouchy]

Will it be global warming that finally kills Microsoft? :-) That would be quite ironic, considering the competition uses a penguin for its logo.

- RG>