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    End of XP?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tianxia, Jun 3, 2008.

  1. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    http://www.informationweek.com/news/windows/operatingsystems/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=208401815

    Not sure whether this is a reliable or not.
     
    tianxia, Jun 3, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    I hope it gets extended.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 3, 2008
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  3. E30kid

    E30kid Notebook Deity

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    Whatever, I just installed XP Pro. I have Vista to fall back on if they discontinue it. I bet that the CD's will still be easy to find after they discontinue it.
     
    E30kid, Jun 3, 2008
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  4. vshade

    vshade Notebook Evangelist

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    If you already have a windows xp you have no problem, the xp will be supported for some time, they will stop selling it for most pcs.
    It is like when a car is discontinued, you don't have to trhow it away because of that.
     
    vshade, Jun 3, 2008
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  5. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Adieu XP, welcome Vista :D
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 3, 2008
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Actually, I'm hearing rumors that XP Home will continue on in the lost cost PC market.
     
    Greg, Jun 3, 2008
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  7. Exodemia

    Exodemia Notebook Evangelist

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    I actually love Vista over XP. XP for me is old hat now. Yes it's good for old machines but I think that as an overall product it beats XP in all areas.
     
    Exodemia, Jun 3, 2008
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  8. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Rodster, Jun 3, 2008
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  9. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Which makes my prediction of 2012 for Windows 7 all the more probable. I run Vista and have all the older operating systems available (back to Windows V2 and DOS 3.3 - I lost the earlier ones) should I ever want to install one of them.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Jun 3, 2008
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  10. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Low cost PC, in the developing countries?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 3, 2008
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  11. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Exactly. Just what will be needed in the USA after the past 8 years. :)
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Jun 3, 2008
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  12. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Yes, is the business world, make money until the last drop :(
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 3, 2008
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  13. vshade

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    Low cost pc in developed countries too, things like the asus eee and all those clones
     
    vshade, Jun 3, 2008
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