Windows To Phase Out WinXP OEM On 1/1/08

[MOVIEGEEK]

I searched the archives but didn't see this topic,I thought I would post a reminder if you want WinXP on a PC or CD you better buy it soon:
http://apcmag.com/5835/vendors_in_no_rush_to_ditch_xp_for_vista

[edDV]

Better write to Santa now. He might run out of XP OEM preloads. Those who ask for cash may be disappointed.

[Dv8ted2]

This has been extended until June 30, 2008.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003909216_windowsxp28.html

[edDV]

Cool. Ask for cash then.

[MOVIEGEEK]

Cool. Ask for cash then.

The Santa's I see in front of stores usually ask me for cash.

Here are upcoming milestones for Windows XP and Vista, the new operating system launched in January.

First quarter, 2008: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is set for release some time in the first three months of 2008.

June 30, 2008: Major PC manufacturers and retailers can now offer XP through this date. The previous cutoff was January 2008.

Jan. 30, 2009: System builders who make custom PCs can offer XP until this date.

2010: Vista's successor, "Windows 7," targeted for completion.

April 2014: Microsoft support for Windows XP scheduled to end.

7 more years of WinXP support works for me,I can wait for Windows 8 or whatever there is then.

[AlecWest]

Gee, I guess my Win2K installation will just stop working soon (grin).

[Krispy Kritter]

June 2008 is the set date to end sales. Support, at least security fixes, will likely continue several more years.