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XP Deathwatch, T Minus 2 Weeks

Posted by kdawson on from the how-to-really-spike-linux-and-mac-adoption dept.

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."

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  1. For those who don't care by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

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

  2. Mayan Calender by retech · · Score: 5, Funny

    This was foretold on the ancient Mayan Calender.

  3. Re:Vista is Microsoft's Vietnam by verbamour · · Score: 5, Funny

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

  4. Re:I hope so by RealGrouchy · · Score: 5, Funny

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

    - RG>
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