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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: 0, Troll

    You are a moron.
    Afraid to use your real login, Matt. You are a true small dick coward.

    Oh yes... size DOES matter.. shorty.

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  2. Vista is Microsoft's End Times. by ibane · · Score: 0, Troll

    What makes you think M$ can fix itself? They were unable to make Vista in 7 years, do you think they can make anything that works in the next 2 to 4? I don't.

    XP did not exactly fly off the shelf or offer much over 98SE/W2k either and should be considered a stumble along with ME. Vista is more of the same that proves nothing changes in Redmond.

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