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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. Re:Anonymous Coward by lena_10326 · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Amazing. You can't even get Linux distro support for that long which is sad.
    Why would it be needed when upgrading the Linux kernel is a matter of download/compile/boot. Can't do that with windows. Must repurchase the OS to gain feature additions and accumulated bug fixes. If you're paying, and paying, and paying, you're going to expect longer periods of support.

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    Camping on quad since 1996.
  2. People don't want Vista! by Newer+Guy · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Most/many people simply don't WANT Vista! Not to mention that we're deeply in a recession and many simply aren't upgrading their computers.

    Microsoft isn't stupid...they know that Vista is a joke-and XP can continue to be a cash cow for them.