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The BBC posted that Microsoft has stated that as of January 31, 2008, licenses for Windows XP will no longer be made avaliable to PC manufacturers. What do you think about the retirement of Windows XP?
The BBC News is reporting this morning that Microsoft has confirmed that Windows XP will be "retired" --that is, no longer available to be shipped on new PCs--as of January 2008.
Quote:
"Microsoft has confirmed that from 31 January 2008 large PC makers, such as Dell, HP and Toshiba, will no longer be able to buy licences for the software so they can install it on new machines...
...Microsoft has confirmed that from 31 January 2008 large PC makers, such as Dell, HP and Toshiba, will no longer be able to buy licences for the software so they can install it on new machines."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6551429.stm
NB: Apparently 2008 is for OEM's and for system builders... 2009.