____/ Matt on Tuesday 25 March 2008 05:35 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>> Windows XP: Going, going ... gone?
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | The approaching death of Windows XP may upset you, but it shouldn't come
>> | as a surprise. Microsoft Corp.'s product life-cycle guidelines have
>> | foretold the fate of XP since 2001. In fact, Microsoft has been killing
>> | off one version of a product as it is replaced with another for years now.
>> | But this time around, the approaching demise of XP is getting more
>> | attention than, say, the final passing of Windows 2000.
>> `----
>>
>>
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9070119&intsrc=hm_ts_head
>>
>> Mentions Linux also.
>>
>> They still try to lure people in to Vista, or at least prevent them from
>> ditching Windows... even offering free support and Windows Vapourware
>> 'leaks' (7).
>
>
> same article:
> (((((
>> The key dates for sales come much sooner than 2009 or 2014. In fact, in only
>> a few weeks, on June 30, 2008, Microsoft will stop selling XP through its
>> retail and reseller channels (the resellers are big manufacturers like Dell
>> Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. that sell PCs with Windows preinstalled).
>>
>> System builders, the "white box" retailers who build PCs to order, will be
>> given another seven months, but on Jan. 31, 2009, a couple of months before
>> XP exits mainstream support, Microsoft will stop selling XP altogether
>> (except for a version sold in some less-developed countries and a special
>> arrangement for XP Home in China).
>>
>> At least that's the current information. It could change. It has before.
> )))))
The rope used to be extended until just Jan08. They probably just try to
apply 'friendly pressure' hoping that people will give up through gentle
reminders instead of a push that comes to shove. They'll keep changing
deadline. Like an ultimatum from an abuse spouse (Microsoft)...
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~~ Best of wishes
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