I'm still using it on my main pc at work and at home. On the odd occasion i think about upgrading but i just don't want to spend the cash. I run Chrome, use google docs, winamp. No real reason to upgrade to Windows 7. The only thing that ties me to Windows is FlashDevelop:( I can't run Windows legally in a VM without buying a new copy and again i don't want to spend the cash.
I don't think that Microsoft will turn off Windows Activation for XP. If they do it will grow the Windows XP market share because XP runs really well on older hardware and there is no good copy protection. People would just stick it on any box they see fit.
It is very possible full versions of Ubuntu running on ARM hardware that fits in your pocket will be the norm. You will be able to dock your device, plug a mouse, monitor and keyboard into it and use it like a regular PC. When running on the small screen the UI will need to change. So imagine Evolution mail running in a "mobile mode". My gut feeling is that the linux devs need to get cracking on this or something else will just fill its spot.
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I'm still using it on my main pc at work and at home. On the odd occasion i think about upgrading but i just don't want to spend the cash. I run Chrome, use google docs, winamp. No real reason to upgrade to Windows 7. The only thing that ties me to Windows is FlashDevelop :( I can't run Windows legally in a VM without buying a new copy and again i don't want to spend the cash.
I don't think that Microsoft will turn off Windows Activation for XP. If they do it will grow the Windows XP market share because XP runs really well on older hardware and there is no good copy protection. People would just stick it on any box they see fit.
It is very possible full versions of Ubuntu running on ARM hardware that fits in your pocket will be the norm. You will be able to dock your device, plug a mouse, monitor and keyboard into it and use it like a regular PC. When running on the small screen the UI will need to change. So imagine Evolution mail running in a "mobile mode". My gut feeling is that the linux devs need to get cracking on this or something else will just fill its spot.