Loopholes keep Windows XP alive

**MIG-31** · Apr 28, 2008, 07:52 PM

PC makers are finding ways to keep selling Windows XP despite Microsoft efforts to remove it from sale.

Dell, HP and Lenovo are exploiting loopholes in Microsoft's licensing terms to extend the operating system beyond a 30 June end of life date.

XP is being phased out in favour of Windows Vista which has, so far, got a lukewarm welcome from many firms.
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Source: BBC News

Apr 28, 2008, 07:52 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Loopholes keep Windows XP alive PC makers are finding ways to keep selling Windows XP despite Microsoft efforts to remove it from sale. Dell, HP and Lenovo are exploiting loopholes in Microsoft's licensing terms to extend the operating system beyond a 30 June end of life date. XP is being phased out in favour of Windows Vista which has, so far, got a lukewarm welcome from many firms. ____________ Source: BBC News __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here