Last Call for XP

BarTopDancer · 06-30-2008, 03:37 PM

Microsoft to stop selling XP on Monday.

Story here

With some exceptions.

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Once computers loaded with XP have been cleared from the inventory of PC makers such as Dell Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co., consumers who can't live without the old operating system on their new machine will have to buy Vista Ultimate or Vista Business and then legally "downgrade" to XP.

Microsoft will still allow smaller mom-and-pop PC builder shops to buy XP for resale through the end of January. A version of XP will also remain available for ultra-low-cost PCs such as the Asus Eee PC.

innerSpaceman · 06-30-2008, 03:55 PM

Geez, I hope my computer lasts a lot longer than they're supposed to.

Kevy Baby · 06-30-2008, 05:45 PM

I wonder how long you will be able to get a copy at Fry's?

lashbear · 06-30-2008, 05:51 PM

Do you really want Fry's with that ?

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-30-2008, 05:56 PM

I kept hearing that they were going to delay this at least until v7, due to the fact that XP runs wonderfully well on the small laptops that are becoming more popular (while Vista most decidedly does not). Guess the tech pundits were wrong.

Moonliner · 06-30-2008, 06:28 PM

How long before they turn off the validation servers and you can no longer re-install XP?

The Original OC Adventure · 07-18-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

How long before they turn off the validation servers and you can no longer re-install XP?

There are ways around that.

Moonliner · 07-18-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by The Original OC Adventure

There are ways around that.

In corporate environment where we strictly follow licencing requirements?

The Original OC Adventure · 07-18-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

In corporate environment where we strictly follow licencing requirements?

Okay, switch back to Windows 2000. No activation required. Just be sure to get the latest service packs.

Kevy Baby · 06-30-2008, 06:29 PM

How long til Microsoft disappears?

A man can dream!

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