[AccessD] OT - VISTA only and XP Phase out?

Don't worry. It's all just part of the M$ plot to monopolize the multi-media
world in an effort to catch up with Apple (for beating M$ to the gun with
audio sales).

Now we'll all have to pay more for hardware and software because the
manufacturers are caving in to M$ and it's demands for DRM-everything.

;-(

Lambert

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Patricia (OTDA)
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 12:35 PM
To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
Subject: [AccessD] OT - VISTA only and XP Phase out?


Is the following true?  This could severely effect many needing new pc but
having many older versions. 


Windows XP to be phased out by year's end despite customer demand Computer
makers have been told they'll no longer be able to get Windows XP OEM by the
end of this year, despite consumer resistance to Vista and its compatibility
problems.

By early 2008, Microsoft's contracts with computer makers will require
companies to only sell Vista-loaded machines. "The OEM version of XP
Professional goes next January," said Frank Luburic, senior ThinkPad product
manager for Lenovo.

Thanks


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