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

It is a little early to voice any concerns but the latest Vista does not
support a number of my priority one applications. Some Adobe graphic
software packages, DIVX player, Hamachi VPN, Symantec Virus scanner and even
my current version of FireFox, to name a few, all have issues with Vista.
The hardware requirements for space, memory and capability with build-in
sound, LAN and video cards could also become an issue.

This may all be a "Tempest in a Tea Pot" but only a new computer can support
the product and there are issues with various hardware and software packages
but if I was looking for a good conspiracy, it could be suggested that this
product will force a user to re-invest in a number of the latest software
programs and tighten MS's control over the desktop all in the pretext of
security. In my case it would cost a fair chunk to upgrade.

My 2 cents worth,
Jim  

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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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