The OS that Won’t Die… Windows XP
So after getting a stay on its execution, seems that Windows XP is getting yet another chance.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the company could re-evaluate its plans to phase out Windows XP by June 30, if customers demand that it stick around. So far, they have not.
“XP will hit an end-of-life. We have announced one. If customer feedback varies, we can always wake up smarter, but right now, we have a plan for end-of-life for new XP shipments,” Ballmer said during a Thursday news conference, according to Reuters.
It’s kinda funny seeing how the tides have changed for Microsoft. I personally remember the LINES for Windows 95, 98 and XP. Huge launch parties, and users just hungry to install. With Vista, Microsft has lost the magic. Who knows is Windows “7″ will finally replace Windows XP, but it seems that XP will be sold past it’s scheduled EOL cycle.
4 Comments, Comment or Trackback
Adam Jackson
I absolutely love Windows vista and can’t wait for Windows 7 to arrive.
Apr 24th, 2008
Chowder
@adam…wow, smoke a little crack did ya. Think Steve was a bit nervous that day…
Apr 24th, 2008
Anthony
oh god not again… lol If you’re blue, and you don’t know where to go to, why don’t you go where fashion sits??
Apr 24th, 2008
Dan
Vista is getting what it deserves - nothing.
I’ve seen the clip of the Windows 7 kernel and it’s going the way Vista SHOULD have gone - small and tight, not bloated with RIAA & MPAA restrictions.
Apr 29th, 2008
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