Microsoft extends Windows XP lifeline
Microsoft has once again extended the availability of Windows XP to OEM computer manufacturers. OEM vendors will be able to receive orders of Windows XP until May 30th 2009, as long as orders are made by the end of January.
Microsoft refers to this as a “flexible inventory program”, allowing vendors and system builders additional time to ship computers pre-installed with Windows XP.
This extension appears to be in response to the poor reception of Windows Vista in some customer regions, and other complaints from users.
Microsoft has already committed to making Windows XP available for OEM’s to install on ULCPC’s (ultra-low-cost personal computers), more commonly known as Netbooks until 2010. Microsoft will make Windows XP available on these systems until 30th June, 2010. The recent announcement has not affected Microsoft’s decision on ULCPC’s.
Whether Windows XP is still seen on these systems in 2010 may yet to be determined by Windows 7 and its resource consumption on Netbooks.
Microsoft has already stated that Windows 7 will be light enough to run on a Netbook. I imagine by the time Windows 7 comes around, your average Netbook is going to be significantly more powerful then one purchased today.
Source: PCWorld, Computerworld
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