Still Want Microsoft Windows XP?
Yes, Windows XP is still available on brand new computers from major retail outlet. The official line from Microsoft was that June 30, 2008, ended the era of Desktop and Laptop PCs shipped with the XP operating system. Also, Microsoft announced in April 2008 that it will extend the use of a type of XP for Ultra Small PCs (these are tiny laptops that use an “Atom” processor). However, XP it is still available from Microsoft for many new computers. I have looked at many large computer retailer web sites. One site I checked had no less than 38 Desktop PCs and 23 Laptops being shipped with “Downgraded XP Pro” and sometimes with Vista – so that you can choose which operating system you want to install. Clearly, Microsoft has back peddled in deference to die hard XP users: It’s a good thing. Why Would You Want XP Now? Why would you want to buy a new comput