The BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7795302.stm) is reporting that:
QuoteMicrosoft has given yet another reprieve to its seasoned Windows XP operating system.
The cut off date for PC makers to obtain licenses for the software was 31 January 2009.
But now Microsoft has put in place a scheme that will allow the hardware firms to get hold of XP licences until 30 May 2009.
Previously Microsoft extended XP's life until 2010 - provided it was installed on netbooks and low-cost laptops.
Windows XP was originally due to disappear off shop shelves on 30 January 2008. It was to be removed so as to make way for Windows Vista which went on sale to consumers early in 2007.
Despite Microsoft's claims that Vista has sold well, consumers have reacted badly to its release.
Microsoft granted the reprieve largely because of customer's preference for XP.
You can't keep a good system down Rik.. ;D :thumb:
My thoughts exactly, In. :)
Should bring out the Vista Truss Group. ;D
As long as it's not the Visa Trust group. ;)
In the end even Microsoft can't beat the market ;D
I bet their sweating over getting the next version right, Alan. :)
Quote from: Rik on Dec 23, 2008, 10:59:29
I bet their sweating over getting the next version right
Dead right Rik. I'm a confirmed XP man. I have just rebuilt and upgraded my main computer to one that is more than capable of running Vista but I took the opportunity to put XP with SP3 on and bring it up to date with the latest security patches.
I have had a play with Windows 7 and it does seem quite nice. However, the overriding impression I get is that I am too isolated from the OS, which does not suit me.
I'll resist any change from XP as long as I possibly can. Who knows, by then Linux might do everything I need instead.
Just my €2's (That's inflation for you).
I'm with you, JB. I've resented the 'distancing' that MS have imposed between us and the OS. Ultimately, I hate being nannied and it was that aspect of Vista which I found most unacceptable.
Quote from: Rik on Dec 23, 2008, 11:32:31
I'm with you, JB. I've resented the 'distancing' that MS have imposed between us and the OS. Ultimately, I hate being nannied and it was that aspect of Vista which I found most unacceptable.
The same for all of us.
Quote from: Rik on Dec 23, 2008, 10:59:29
I bet their sweating over getting the next version right, Alan. :)
I'm sure you're right, Rik. Everyone can't stay on XP forever, can they? :eyebrow:
We can try. ;D
Mac OS next for me. :laugh:
I'm beginning to think that way, Seb, certainly at notebook level.
Each time I look at it, it seems to make more and more sense. I ordered this (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Switching-Mac-Missing-Manual-Leopard/dp/0596514123/ref=pd_sim_b_2) book today. :)
Will you explain to Sue, or do I have to do it? :)
Tell her to give me a call and I'll explain everything. :P
She might be tempted to explain one or two things in return, of course. :)
:hide2:
;D
Wise, you'll live to be old yet. ;)
I say - let's get AmigaOS 4 on the PC - that'd stop the arguments ;)
Find a way and I'll do it! ;)
I'm more a 'Bring back BBC BASIC' person myself. ;D
Does that make you a John Major man, "Back to Basics"?
Yes, just a different set of basics, Glenn. :)
Quote from: Glenn on Dec 24, 2008, 09:53:19
Does that make you a John Major man, "Back to Basics"?
Language Glenn.. ;D