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news.bbc.co.uk - 12/22/2008

BBC NEWS | Technology | Windows XP allowed to live again

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Microsoft has given yet another reprieve to its seasoned Windows XP operating system. The cut off date for PC makers to obtain licenses for the software was 31 January 2009. But now Microsoft has put in place a scheme that will allow the hardware firms to get hold of XP licences until 30 May ...

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support.apple.com - 12/18/2008

About the Multi-Touch Trackpad Update for Windows XP and Vista 1.0

— support.apple.com — Release date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:08:00 GMT (more) About the Multi-Touch Trackpad Update for Windows XP and ...

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microsoft.com - 12/23/2008

Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP

— microsoft.com — Fully packed with utilities, PowerToys, visualizations, skins, sound effects, and much more, you can install the Windows... Media Bonus Pack on your Windows XP-based computer and let your creativity shine. The Windows Media Bonus Pack requires Windows ... (more) Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP

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news.bbc.co.uk - 12/18/2008

BBC NEWS | Technology | BBC iPlayer now available on Mac

— news.bbc.co.uk — The BBC has created a version of the iPlayer that works with both Mac and Linux computers.... The two systems, which have been able to stream BBC programmes via the iPlayer for a year, will now be able to handle downloads. The BBC, working with Adobe, ... (more) BBC NEWS | Technology | BBC iPlayer now available on Mac

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Windows XP's Availability Extended Until May 2009 [Windows XP]
Lifehacker — ... , 6:12 AM on Mon Dec 22 2008, 5,491 views Presumably due to its popularity and Vista's low adoption rates Microsoft has extended Windows XP's life from January till May of 2009. The BBC reports that hardware firms will be able to get XP licenses delivered up until May 30, 2009, instead of January 30, the original cutoff date.

Microsoft extends Windows XP deliveries to May 30, 2009
Engadget — Man, Microsoft just can't bring itself to kill Windows XP dead -- it just extended the final OEM and reseller delivery date for the venerable OS to May 30, 2009. Vendors will still have to place their orders before the official cutoff date of January 31, but they won't have to take delivery (or pay, we'd imagine) until May. All of this is supposed to alleviate the problem of vendors stockpiling copies of XP -- it wouldn't be good for Microsoft if manufacturers start charging a demand-related premium for XP licenses after Redmond goes Vista-only. Of course, Microsoft ...

Windows XP will live on until May 30, 2009
Gadgetell — ... It should be interesting to see how long these deadlines continue to get pushed, many are suggesting that it will continue until we see Windows 7 officially released.  Additionally, Microsoft also has the Windows Vista “downgrade” policy which is set to expire on July 31, 2009, and netbooks will continue with XP until June 2010.  In short, it looks like Windows XP will continue to be readily available for some time in the future. Read [BBC] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for ...