Adi Smith wrote:
> This recent article by APC won't soothe your worries.
>
> < http://apcmag.com/5835/vendors_in_no_rush_to_ditch_xp_for_vista>
>
> Windows XP to be phased out by year's end despite customer demand
> 12th April 2007->Angus Kidman->Vista, Windows
>
> Computer makers have been told they'll no longer be able to get Windows XP 
> OEM by the end of this year, despite consumer resistance to Vista and its 
> compatibility problems.
>
> By early 2008, Microsoft's contracts with computer makers will require 
> companies to only sell Vista-loaded machines. "The OEM version of XP 
> Professional goes next January," said Frank Luburic, senior ThinkPad product 
> manager for Lenovo. "At that point, they'll have no choice."...[cont.]
>   
Adi

This is fantastic news. You've made my day.

David

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