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End of Windows XP, end of Microsoft?

by Elisabeth Young on Jul 2, 2008 at 05:46 AM

Windows XP is dead! Long live Windows XP! That traditional cheer for beloved kings may well be on the lips of most Windows users as Microsoft goes through with its deadline for Windows XP.  Today marks the first day that PC makers are no longer allowed to sell XP-based PC’s. … Continue Reading »

Dell issues last minute extension of XP sales

by Arnold Zafra on Jun 22, 2008 at 02:27 PM

A couple of days ago we reported that Dell will stop selling computers with pre-installed Windows XP to get ahead of Microsoft’s June 30 deadline for the life-cycle of the said ten year old OS. As an option to its customers, Dell will be offering downgrade option from Vista to… Continue Reading »

Dell to charge $50 for XP downgrade on new Vostro models

by Arnold Zafra on Jun 19, 2008 at 05:47 AM

We all know that Microsoft has already set a June 30 end-of-availability on the Windows XP. This means that after that day, Microsoft will no longer market the OS and PC manufacturers are advised to stop offering it as a bundled OS in their machines. But Dell wants to get… Continue Reading »

HP now offering the Mini-Note 2133 with Windows XP

by Robert Nelson on May 12, 2008 at 03:31 PM

Following up on the earlier rumors, HP has begun to officially offer the Mini-Note 2133 with Windows XP. Although HP has commented that Windows XP will be pre-installed they are doing it by way of the free Vista downgrade option, so when the notebook arrives it should include an install… Continue Reading »

NVIDIA drivers, the leading cause of Vista crashes?

by Mark Pascua on Mar 31, 2008 at 07:24 AM

If you were an early Windows Vista adopter, you might have had a rough time with Microsoft’s newest operating system last year. Crashes? System hangs? BSODs? Shockingly, Microsoft isn’t at fault for your less than perfect experience. Ars Technica has reported that a 158-page bundle of email correspondence (PDF) regarding… Continue Reading »

Palm finally releases Desktop app for Windows Vista

by Doug Berger on Jan 19, 2008 at 03:21 PM

Nearly 13 months ago was when Palm originally mentioned they were working on Desktop for Windows Vista, and they’re just now pumping out the full release.  If you haven’t jumped ship from Palm yet for not supporting your now aging Vista PC, Palm Desktop 6.2 for Vista is awaiting your… Continue Reading »

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