Microsoft Extends XP’s Life By 6 Months
hairyfeet writes “Despite Microsoft releasing Windows Vista more than nine months ago the adoption rate has not been as Microsoft hoped. Bowing further to pressure from OEMs and consumers, Microsoft has extended the life of Windows XP, which was due to end sale by OEMs on January 1 next year, to a new date of June 30. Asked if this was an indication of a strong demand for XP, a Microsoft representative sought to downplay the extension, stating ‘We wouldn’t term it strong, we would describe this as accommodating a certain element who needs more time.'”
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