Retailers and computer makers can keep selling Windows XP, rather than just the newer Windows Vista, for five months longer than originally planned, Microsoft said Thursday.
The Redmond company extended the older operating system's availability based on customer feedback, it said.
"We're absolutely pleased with the uptake of Vista, but we were hearing we were a little ambitious in thinking a year would be enough for the transition from XP," said Kevin Kutz, a Windows client marketing director.
All versions of Windows XP will now be available at retail and through major computer makers through June 30 rather than being discontinued on Jan. 30.
Uncategorized September 28th 2007