Dell brings XP back for an encore
Just when you thought it was the end of the line for Windows XP (well, except for netbooks, individual system builders, etc.), mega PC-maker Dell has granted the operating system a reprieve, moving back the deadline ("extended by popular demand") for ordering one of a handful of XP systems until Thursday, June 26. Originally, Dell said the last day to order a system with an OEM copy of XP preinstalled was going to be June 18 but now says:
Per the Microsoft Windows Life-Cycle policy, Direct OEM and Retail License Availability for Windows XP will End-Of-Life (EOL) on June 30, 2008. To meet Microsoft's June 30 last-day-to-ship OEM Windows XP deadline, we are able to offer the opportunity to purchase a Dell desktop with an OEM Windows XP license until June 26 at 5:59 AM CT.After June 26 you have the option to purchase Windows Vista Business or Windows Vista Ultimate with a downgrade service to Windows XP Professional.
This option will be available on XPS 630, 720 H2C, and M1730 systems. After June 26th, Windows XP will no longer be offered on currently available Inspiron laptops and desktops.
After that, you'll have to go for the XP downgrade option, which involves paying for both XP and Vista, with Dell installing XP for you and tossing Vista in the box, so you can upgrade when you're ready (i.e., never).
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You DO NOT pay for both XP and Vista!
The downgrade XP option cost THE SAME as the Vista Business price.
After reading your comment I actually HAD to post some type of reply. Maybe you should read what you wrote and you can see that it is very much an incoherent rant. Naturally, I would love to see you sue Dell. I am 99% sure you did not read the user agreement that you agreed to by keeping one of their computers over 30 days. It is virtually impossible to sue them and keep any money. That's right my incoherent ranter, you agreed to arbitration at the base sum of $5,000 to do it. Even if you were to win, it would be a Phyrric victory where you have gained little ground at a cost that out-weighs the gain.
Also, check your transition into suing Dell. It makes little sense. Maybe it was because "[you] really upset now," yeah, that is correct, you forgot the "am." Anyway, I hope that there is nobody from your business that sees you write like that. It would be a damned shame.
After reading your comment I actually HAD to post some type of reply. Maybe you should read what you wrote and you can see that it is very much an incoherent rant. Naturally, I would love to see you sue Dell. I am 99% sure you did not read the user agreement that you agreed to by keeping one of their computers over 30 days. It is virtually impossible to sue them and keep any money. That's right my incoherent ranter, you agreed to arbitration at the base sum of $5,000 to do it. Even if you were to win, it would be a Phyrric victory where you have gained little ground at a cost that out-weighs the gain.
Also, check your transition into suing Dell. It makes little sense. Maybe it was because "[you] really upset now," yeah, that is correct, you forgot the "am." Anyway, I hope that there is nobody from your business that sees you write like that. It would be a damned shame.
- by engrpiman June 27, 2008 7:46 AM PDT
- I use XP Pro , Ubuntu, and Vista Business. I switched to Vista and I find it fast and stable. I will admit that there are problem with vista but the same problems existed with XP with it first came out to. The last time I booted XP it took over 30 min , and I was forced to give up. Vista on the other hand seems to stay fast.
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(7 Comments)I would use Linux more but the lack of GOOD software is a problem. I would like to be able to install the MAC OS on my notebook but that sadly is not easy.
Instead of birching about Vista why not give it some time. After disabling all the useless features like UAC its runes just as fast with more features