What?

Formally speaking, Microsoft has stopped selling Windows XP through retail and distributor channels.  But that's not the end of Windows XP by any means.  In a companion guide titled: 'Win XP SP3-The What, Why & How? (w/Notes on IE 7.0)', we wrote about Windows XP Service Pack 3 which we've now installed and tested for virtually all of our clients.  In a sense it makes Windows XP almost as new as Windows Vista with its Service Pack 1.  But that's far from the end for Windows XP.

Why?

Users who choose to will be able to use Windows XP on new PCs for a long time.  The rule that applies is what Microsoft calls "Microsoft Select License, Open License, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) License, and Full-Packaged Product (FPP) License Downgrade Rights" which is explained in detail on their website (See it at: www-microsoft-com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=4f4b3cfd-7f4e-46cb-8117-8275f7683d3f&DisplayLang=en, <-- Copy, Paste and fix).  Essentially this means that Windows XP can be installed on any PC that was sold with a valid Windows Vista license.

How?

In practical terms clients are faced with just the decision to add another $100 or 1 hour in billable time (Most new Dell PCs can be still be purchased with XP for the $100 fee) to get Windows XP on a new PC, or to make the commitment to transition to Windows Vista and learn the new operating system.  In general our advice is that switching to Windows Vista will not be a worthwhile investment for some time.  And another 'good news' item is that, if and when you determine the time is right, upgrading to Windows Vista will involve only time and NO additional software cost.

If you have questions about Windows XP vs. Vista, please share them with us.  We'll be happy to help you be in control of deciding what's right for you and when!

If getting more life out of Window XP interests you, the guide referenced above (e.g. titled: 'Win XP SP3-The What, Why & How? (w/Notes on IE 7.0') may also interest you.

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