No XP Reprieve; Windows 7 Release Set

CWmike writes "Microsoft has laid to rest rumors that it might reconsider pulling Windows XP from retail shelves and from most PC makers next Monday. Microsoft's Bill Veghte wrote to customers reiterating that June 30 would be the deadline when Microsoft halts shipments of boxed copies to retailers and stops licensing the operating system directly to OEMs. However, Veghte did leave the door open to all computer makers, even the largest, who want to continue selling new PCs with XP pre-installed. 'Additionally, Systems Builders (sometimes referred to as "local OEMs"), may continue to purchase Windows XP through Authorized Distributors [such as Ingram Micro] through January 31, 2009,' he wrote in the letter. 'All OEMs, including major OEMs, have this option,' said Veghte. At the same time, Microsoft confirmed Windows 7 would ship in January 2010. Who, if they have not already, would install Vista now?" Microsoft has said they will post the letter, but it's not up yet.

Comments

January 2010

[Anonymous Coward]

Yeah right.

Re:January 2010

[beav007]

Wouldn't it be far wiser to announce this in say, August 2013 - when their OS is legitimately 5-6 months away? There, fixed that for you.

Re:January 2010

[vilgefortz]

Can't they just make it work well, for a change?

Re:January 2010

[jollyreaper]

But what are the odds that Windows 7 will actually ship when MS says it will? That's not the right question. "What are the odds that Windows 7 won't be even more fucked up than Vista with whatever service pack they're up to by then?"

Re:January 2010

[Ethanol-fueled]

Vista is the new WinME, you insensitive clod!

January 2010?

[OglinTatas]

the release date they announce in June of 2010 will probably be a more accurate one.

You know...

[Ethan Allison]

I actually like Vista.

Re:You know...

[mrbluze]

I actually like Vista.

It's ok ... there is good, anonymous help available. The twelve-step-journey-to-software-freedom. We meet every Thursday afternoon as a group at the church hall. There's complimentary coffee and biscuits.

You're welcome to join. Bring a friend!

Re:Windows 7 ?

[vbraga]

WinFS?

Parent is WRONG

[Anonymous Coward]

Hi there! My name is Microsoft shill #59329. I'm here to tell you about the exciting new features in Windows 7, and to assure you all that it will be delivered on-time!

Now, we at Microsoft, are aware that whilst people love Windows Vista, some are having trouble with a few of the more advanced features, and the number of resources required to support them. So allow me to show you, dear Slashdot reader, the two major features in Windows 7 that will make it your best upgrade yet!

1. No longer will DRM checking be bound to every system event. We know our users love Vista, and Hollywood movies! We're working hard to make DRM checking a little more selective, so things like moving the mouse pointer will no longer trigger a string of DMCA takedown notices from the MPAA. Innovative!
2. Our dedicate Windows 7 software team is working tirelessly to reverse engineer speed improvements to Vista, if someone could help us figure out how this app speeds things up, drop us a line! Exciting!

We'll certainly be on-time, because we're not actually going to change anything. Didn't see that one coming did you Free software zealots? I prostrate myself at the feet of chairman Ballmer, worshipping his tactical genius. You should too (if you know what's good for you)!

Overall, we're confident you'll find Windows 7 to be the Best OS EVAR, and even if you don't: we've kidnapped Linus and Stallman and have them secure in our secret, underground base.

Re:Parent is WRONG

[RiotingPacifist]

Dear shill #59329, that app simply removes notepad.

P.S I should warn you that Stallman may be armed with a katana, but tbh you can keep him. If Linus is not released within 48 hours on the other hand, I will be forced to free Reiser in a crazed attempt to free him, much like that general in Rambo: First Blood Part II.

Re:Who?

[TheLink]

But Vista doesn't have a reality distortion field that's as strong :).

Great movie idea

[Mathinker]

> If Linus is not released within 48 hours on the other hand,
> I will be forced to free Reiser in a crazed attempt

Considering that Linus's wife is a six-time Finnish Karate champion, it would probably be a better movie if she and Reiser have to cooperate in this desperate (but ultimately successful, of course) attempt to free Linus. Reiser would have to wave his "I AM McGyver" card around a lot in order to equalize the power of the main characters, and get killed off dramatically (but redeemingly) at the end after he tries to pull a partial double cross in order to force Linus to add support to the 2.7 kernel tree for the new Reiser5 filesystem (note to scriptwriters: find a nice simple analogy for this for the non-geek viewers).

Re:As someone who has Vista Ultimate

[Slashcrap]

We're human: constantly finding new ways to have things done for us with as little effort as possible. This sort of progression is expected. You mis-spelled American. Also you accidentally typed "slashdot" instead of "digg" in your address bar. Also you should suck my geek cock.