Windows XP allowed to live again

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Microsoft has given yet another reprieve to its seasoned Windows XP operating system.

The cut off date for PC makers to obtain licenses for the software was 31 January 2009.

But now Microsoft has put in place a scheme that will allow the hardware firms to get hold of XP licences until 30 May 2009.

Previously Microsoft extended XP's life until 2010 - provided it was installed on netbooks and low-cost laptops.

Windows XP was originally due to disappear off shop shelves on 30 January 2008. It was to be removed so as to make way for Windows Vista which went on sale to consumers early in 2007.

Despite Microsoft's claims that Vista has sold well, consumers have reacted badly to its release.

Microsoft granted the reprieve largely because of customer's preference for XP.

Many PC makers also got around the restrictions by exploiting a clause in Microsoft's licensing terms that allowed them to offer a "downgrade" licence. Issued with a new PC running Vista it allowed customers to replace it with XP.

The latest reprieve affects PC makers and resellers who were working to a 31 January 2009 deadline to order licences for XP.

Many feared they would have to stockpile licences before the cut-off and hope they could sell them in the coming months.

Now, Microsoft has changed the terms allowing the resellers to order before 31 January but take delivery at any time up to 30 May.

The change in policy is another indication of the general resistance to Windows Vista.

Early versions of Windows 7, the replacement for Vista, are due to appear in late 2009.

BBC NEWS | Technology | Windows XP allowed to live again
 
I hope that MS keeps XP going until Windows 7 is ready to go. I've heard too many negative things about Vista to ever put it on my PC. I use the computer as much as some folks talk on the phone or text.
 
ITPjohn said:
I hope that MS keeps XP going until Windows 7 is ready to go. I've heard too many negative things about Vista to ever put it on my PC. I use the computer as much as some folks talk on the phone or text.
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:werd:

I don't ever wanna deal with Vista!
 
I'd rather run Ubuntu or Mac OSX for an operating system before I ever let Windoze touch any computer I owned.
 
Playstation 3 myself. Although I have two 360's sitting on a shelf that I got for free in perfect working order but have yet to play them. Although most likely I'll trade them for another Playstation.
 
It is unfortunate to say, M$ is an epic fail after all
 
JoshB4802 said:
Uhh... You playing X-Box made by M$, right? :)
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I dont respect Microsoft's Xbox360 after this:

xbox360-ringofdeath.jpg
 
:lol: Vista failed!! It's a laughingstock of M$'s failed OS :rofl:

I am seeing Windows 7 coming out soon!! I sure hope they fix it right this time. Or everyone will stick with XP like a glue. Seem like XP became everyone's favorite OS that are lest failure on OS except for virus and trojans that murders it.

Why can't we all jump into Linux bandwagon! :rofl:

Catty
 
I really hate Live compatible games for PC, it looks like MS is trying invade our rights to mod or hack the stuff on PC.

FUCK to MS.

GTA IV for PC sucks, I prefer console version.
 
foxrac, just stick around,there's bound to be some good hacked version floating about in the torrent
i had hacked Counter strikes (source) damn...but kinds of hacked Ccs had no bots !!! grrrrr not good for practices ha ha ha


again, hacked out vista's aren't bad.....


but i agree i can't fucking wait for windows 7, and the windows 8 will be ALL 64-bits only 32 bits OS is going to be phased out completely but other hand,i think pushing for 64 bits erm... gonna make alot of headaches....and public outcry for that forced hardware upgrades....betcha
 
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