Microsoft ending WinXP sales today
Post by Shirley , 2008-06-30 18:37:13 Source： Firingsquad Editor：Shirley
Today marks the last day Microsoft will sell Windows XP to retailers and major PC manufacturers. After today, MSFT will officially be moving forward with Windows Vista. But those of you who are die hard WinXP fans don't worry, Microsoft executives have already confirmed that the OS will still be available for those who want it. For instance, Dell will continue to offer Windows XP as an option, although you'll have to pay extra for it, while online retailers like Newegg will to continue to carry copies of the OS as well. Microsoft's move will really only affect those users who want a nice, shiny retail boxed copy of Windows XP, sales of the OEM version will continue.
If you are one of those people who wants the retail box, you may want to start shopping soon, once supply of the retail copies runs out, it won't be coming back...
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