Yes this may just kill Microsoft

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David Guest wrote:

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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