Dell brings Windows XP back by popular demand

Posted April 21, 2007 at 04:02 AM by Robert Nelson

Section: Computers, Software / Applications

I guess when you are currently the 2nd largest PC manufacturer you can afford to make some moves that Microsoft may not like. Microsoft had recently announced that by 2008 they were going to drop the OEM product and all computer builders would be required to sell Vista loaded PC’s.

Beginning in January Dell had begun to remove Windows XP from it’s line and as of March had only 2 models that were available with Windows XP installed. Dell has received many requests since to keep Windows XP as an option for new computers.  Although Windows XP cannot be found on all models you will now be able to get it on 4 Inspiron notebooks and 2 Dimension desktops.

There is no word on how long this will last, unless Microsoft will also listen and offer to extend that early 2008 deadline.

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