Microsoft gives Windows XP another reprieve: May 2009 cut off

It looks as though Windows XP is getting yet another reprieve, which is great news for those looking to purchase a new PC who would rather the older and in my opinion a better operating system. The cut- off date for PC makers to obtain a license for XP was January 31, 2009, but Microsoft has now extended this to May 31, 2009.

Windows XP was due to disappear on January 30, 2008, to make more room for the newer operating system, Vista, which was launched in early 2007. Microsoft has always claimed that Windows Vista is more popular than it really is; users have not reacted well to the newer OS.

This is the first time that Microsoft has actually cared about their customers, as most prefer XP still over Vista. This is just the latest reprieve for PC makers, who also prefer to have Windows XP installed, they are able to shift PCs with the older OS installed rather the newer version.

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