The end of Windows XP era
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Once the computers preloaded with Windows XP will disappear from the range of such major manufacturers as Dell, HP, Acer and Lenovo, the only way to get the old “OS” for users who do not imagine their life without it - will purchase Vista Ultimate or Vista Business systems, with a view to further formal transition to an earlier XP, reports Associated Press.
Nevertheless, small companies collecting PCs until January next year will be able to acquire XP. In addition, the old “OS” will be available for low budget computers, such as Asus Eee PC.
Recall that the initiative group of PC users deployed company called “Save the XP”, whose goal was to persuade the Microsoft corporation to sell XP until the next release of the operating system - Windows 7, which is scheduled for 2009. As can be seen now, these requirements were not satisfied, however, Microsoft has agreed to extend the deadline for technical support for XP owners till 2014, although originally planned to discontinue it in 2009.
All the rumors that Microsoft, perhaps changed to stop selling XP, were prevented by company vice president Bill Veht. In his letter to users, he said that the company sells XP, and so for five months longer than planned, and there will be no further extension of sales.
But not all large companies are willing to switch to Windows Vista. According to the New York Times, the market leader in the central processor manufacturers, Intel is no hurry to part with XP. According to a source close to governing circles CPU giant, such a decision was due to the fact that lengthy analysis of OS Vista, the company conducted technological department, revealed no obvious advantages of it before XP. It may be that Intel will wait for released of Windows 7, which will be devoid of all those problems with the hardware and software compatibility, which Vista is subject to both. Moreover, it is alleged that the system requirements for the two “OS” will be little different.
Clearly, such Intel decision should be extremely painful seen in Microsoft, because these two companies are working in close cooperation since the inception of personal computers market.
It is possible that Intel will change its decision, especially as the new head of Microsoft Steve Balmer has the gift of persuasion and born talent of seller. In addition, he and the head of Intel Paul Otellini quite frequently arrange meetings. In any case, it is worth recalling that in 2002 the company also did not exactly rush to the transition from Windows 2000 to Windows XP.
According to Microsoft, the company profits do not suffer from the obstinacy of some corporate customers. It has been sold already more than 140 million copies around of Windows Vista around the world. Most of them are sold already preloaded on computers for home use and small businesses.
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