XP to still be available on netbooks after Windows 7's release

computerworld.com - 5/1/2009

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April 30, 2009 (IDG News Service) Microsoft Corp. plans to continue offering Windows XP to hardware vendors for use on netbook PCs for a year after the upcoming release of Windows 7. "OEMs that are using Windows XP on netbooks will have the ability to install Windows XP for one year 12 months ...

microsoft.com - 4/30/2009

Windows 7 Release Candidate Is Available From Microsoft: Industry experts advise partners, ...

— microsoft.com — Windows XP Mode. Utilizing Windows Virtual PC, Windows XP Mode allows Windows 7 users to run many... Windows XP productivity applications, launched right from the Windows 7 desktop. Windows XP Mode will be available to Windows 7 Professional and Windows ... (more) Windows 7 Release Candidate Is Available From Microsoft: ...

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community.winsupersite.com - 4/24/2009

Secret No More: Revealing Windows XP Mode for Windows 7

— community.winsupersite.com — Rafael Rivera and Paul Thurrott reveal a new Windows 7 application compatibility feature called Windows XP Mode.... Yes, it's that "secret new feature" you've been hearing about ... Over a month ago, we were briefed about a secret Microsoft ... (more) Secret No More: Revealing Windows XP Mode for Windows 7

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Windows 7 RC and XP given extensions on life well into 2010
Engadget — Whether or not Windows 7 does launch in October as previously suggested, those who have (or plan to get) Release Candidate will be happy to hear that Microsoft won't be pulling the plug until June 1, 2010, well over a year from now and 11 months after its initial expiration date. After that, you're gonna have to fork over the Benjamins for one of the retail SKUs if you wanna keep 7 alive. ...

Windows XP on netbooks will be avialble after Windows 7’s release
D' Technology Weblog — Microsoft plans to continue offering Windows XP to hardware vendors for use on netbook PCs for a year after the upcoming release of Windows 7 as of now RC1. “OEMs that are using Windows XP on netbooks will have the ability to install Windows XP for one year — 12 months — after Windows 7 general availability,” Mike Nash said. The continued availability of XP during the transition period after Windows 7’s release could reassure netbook users who have avoided upgrading to Windows Vista and may be wary of immediately installing the new operating system, in part because of ...

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