Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Thu 12th Apr 2007 00:49 UTC, submitted by Dan Warne
Windows Computer makers have been told they'll no longer be able to get Windows XP OEM by the end of this year, despite strong ongoing demand for the OS. Analysts and computer makers are wondering if the move is premature given Vista's ongoing performance and compatibility issues. Dell recently said it would reintroduce XP on a range of machines due to customer demand but Microsoft will only allow this until the end of the year.
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RE[3]: Microsoft's motto
by Anonymous Penguin on Thu 12th Apr 2007 03:06 UTC in reply to "RE[2]: Microsoft's motto"
Anonymous Penguin
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2005-07-06

Indeed. But they can "of course" also buy a Mac and use another superior OS (especially once Leopard is released)

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RE[4]: Microsoft's motto
by flanque on Thu 12th Apr 2007 03:08 in reply to "RE[3]: Microsoft's motto"
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2005-12-15

Or get Linux.. it's free remember?

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RE[5]: Microsoft's motto
by heh heh on Thu 12th Apr 2007 03:30 in reply to "RE[4]: Microsoft's motto"
heh heh Member since:
2005-07-06

As in how much free time do you have?

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RE[4]: Microsoft's motto
by BluenoseJake on Thu 12th Apr 2007 12:48 in reply to "RE[3]: Microsoft's motto"
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2005-08-11

Cheap at twice the price ;-)

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RE[5]: Microsoft's motto
by Anonymous Penguin on Thu 12th Apr 2007 16:11 in reply to "RE[4]: Microsoft's motto"
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2005-07-06

Well, that isn't always the case, to be fully honest.
An example: Vista Ultimate full version costs in Europe almost 600 Euro.
An iMac 17" starts from 999 Euro including OS and Monitor. Is that expensive?

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