CWmike writes "Microsoft has laid to rest rumors that it might reconsider pulling Windows XP from retail shelves and from most PC makers next Monday. Microsoft's Bill Veghte wrote to customers reiterating that June 30 would be the deadline when Microsoft halts shipments of boxed copies to retailers and stops licensing the operating system directly to major computer manufacturers, or OEMs. However, Veghte did leave the door open to all computer makers, even the largest, who want to continue selling new PCs with XP preinstalled. "Additionally, Systems Builders (sometimes referred to as 'local OEMs'), may continue to purchase Windows XP through Authorized Distributors through January 31, 2009," he wrote in the letter, repeating an existing policy that lets small computer builders obtain XP from dealers like Ingram Micro Inc. "All OEMs, including major OEMs, have this option," said Veghte. At the same time, Microsoft confirmed Windows 7 would ship in January of 2010. Who, if they have not already, would install Vista now?" Link to Original Source
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