Windows XP to be retired in 2008
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Windows XP to be retired in 2008
Windows XP will stop being available on new PCs from the end of January 2008.
Microsoft has confirmed that from 31 January 2008 large PC makers, such as Dell, HP and Toshiba, will no longer be able to buy licences for the software so they can install it on new machines.
Windows XP is being retired to make way for Windows Vista, the consumer editions of which were launched in Europe on 30 January.
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heard that the vista edition isnt good. Anyone can clarify?
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read many bad comment about vista .. some say is juz a piece of crapOriginally posted by OasisBlue:heard that the vista edition isnt good. Anyone can clarify?
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now already no more xp le...
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Still using 95
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My office using win98.
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Originally posted by maggot:Still using 95
wu di!!!!! 
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heng ah.. my WinDos 3.1 still works great
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they want turn ppl to vista...
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Vista allows remote control of PC by microsoft right? Or people impersonating microsoft?
I mean hackers 
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Some website go in will hang straight away...Originally posted by duotiga83: wu di!!!!! V
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microsoft deserver it thanOriginally posted by Y_Shun:they want turn ppl to vista...
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Mayi. Guess you have to learn Vista liao.. :wink:
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Originally posted by meltz:
basket la, vista nt even stable how u expect us to use it? wah lao eh.
[b]Windows XP to be retired in 2008
Windows XP will stop being available on new PCs from the end of January 2008.
Microsoft has confirmed that from 31 January 2008 large PC makers, such as Dell, HP and Toshiba, will no longer be able to buy licences for the software so they can install it on new machines.
Windows XP is being retired to make way for Windows Vista, the consumer editions of which were launched in Europe on 30 January.
read more here
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6551429.stm[/b] -
theres always linux, mac os...
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Migrate to OS X or Linux.
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I see how...Originally posted by Conner MacDermott:Mayi. Guess you have to learn Vista liao.. :wink:
The moment malware evolves to hit Vista machines, I will learn...
As of now, not in the least bit interested. Hackers also not in the least bit interested in Vista, they only want to crack the OEM thingy... -
Yes. Whether you like it or not...Originally posted by maggot:Vista allows remote control of PC by microsoft right? Or people impersonating microsoft? I mean hackers -
So a big back door in the system like it was in an old version of Excel?Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Yes. Whether you like it or not...
So microsoft can know everything that can be known in the world?
Or get all the money from internet banking?
Or perhaps take all the money from banks? -
Still long.. in fact most com and laptop are install with the newer window vista now... You can hardly find anyone will window XP on new com and laptop..
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Yes. But not many people know of it, I guess. It's not widely reported. Microsoft says it has its legit users - to control us of course.Originally posted by maggot:So a big back door in the system like it was in an old version of Excel?
So microsoft can know everything that can be known in the world?
Or get all the money from internet banking?
Or perhaps take all the money from banks? 
They won't get those info... -
will vista erase my mp3 songs & my special pictures? -
No.
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Maybe it's high time I consider a Mac