Re: OT: Microsoft extends XP again, sort-of



"Steve Pope" <spope33@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:g24qer$a59$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Wayne Boatwright <wayneboatwright@xxxxxxx> wrote:

Microsoft today that in addition to allowing XP on new
ultraportables through sometime in 2010, it will also allow
it on so-called "nettop" class desktops, which are a vaguely
defined class of low-end machine.

This pretty much ensures that nobody will have to run Vista
before it's replaced, and also means you won't have to
buy a little tiny notebook just to get a new XP machine.
(Although some of them look pretty nice, like the MSI Wind.)

If you're fortunate enough to already own a copy of XP Pro, you can install
it on any replacement machine you choose to buy. I will probably continue
to use XP Pro until the day that Microsoft totally stops supporting it with
upgrades/patches.

Good point. I see that the XP Pro retail version is now $270
at Amazon -- pretty steep, but for some it may make sense to
buy a copy before it disappears.


I have multiple copies of XP Pro (SP2 and SP3)
64 bit even if you need that sort of thing. That one's relatively untested as of yet as I only have a 32 bit computer. Waiting on feedback from the first recipient.

I don't sell them because Billy Boy would lock me up. I do *give* them away. Certificate of authenticity *not* included, no activation required.
Some folks know how to reach me if you're interested.

I'm with Wayne. If for some reason I *had* to buy a new computer with Vista on it, I'd quickly reformat it and install at least a semi-workable version of Windows on it.

My Uncle takes this 3 steps further...he's still pissed about having to upgrade from 95 to 98, then to XP. He'd prefer to still be using Windows for Workgroups 3.11.

He's finally accepted the fact that new software just won't run on 8 bit operating systems.

Phideaux

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  • Re: OT: Microsoft extends XP again, sort-of
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  • Re: OT: Microsoft extends XP again, sort-of
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