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Steve Ballmer speak about ‘Windows Cloud’
D' Technology Weblog — ... “Just as we have an operating system for the PC, for the phone, and for the server, we need a new operating system that runs in the Internet,” Ballmer said Thursday in a speech before France’s CIGREF (Club Informatique des Grandes Entreprises Françaises). “I bet we’ll call it Windows something. We’re going to announce it in four weeks. We might even have a trademark by then. So, for today I’ll call it Windows Cloud. And Windows Cloud will be a place where you can run arbitrary applications up in the Internet that runs ...

Windows XP gets extension, Steve Ballmer
D' Technology Weblog — Microsoft has extended the life of Windows XP as Microsoft was going to stop supplying Windows XP media after January 31. However, the company now says it will offer the discs through July 31, giving the option a six-month extension. PC makers will also be able to sell the factory downgraded machines online as well. In a statement provided to CNET News, Microsoft tried to put the best face on the move. “As more customers make the move to Windows Vista, we want to make sure that they are making that transition with confidence and that it is as smooth as possible,” Microsoft said. “Providing ...

Microsoft Gives Windows XP Extra Life
Alice Hill's Real Tech News - Independent Tech — windowsxplogo.jpg By Michael Santo Editor-in-Chief, RealTechNews Microsoft has caved in to OEMs again. You probably know that the “ Downgrade Rights ” policy available to OEMs allows them to supply a Windows XP system image CD along with the computer, if you buy either Windows Vista Business or Windows Vista Ultimate. Some, such as Dell, will even “pre-downgrade” your system before shipping, saving you the manual labor. This was scheduled to disappear as of January 31st, 2009. But Microsoft has bowed to pressure, and now says the policy will continue until July 31st of 2009. In an emailed statement, Microsoft said:“As more customers make the ...