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techreport.com - 4/7/2009
Rumor: HP to offer Windows XP through April 2010
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Windows Vista has been out in stores for more than two years now, and Windows 7 is close to release-candidate status. However, AppleInsider has learned from a "source within Hewlett Packard" that Microsoft will let HP continue to offer Windows XP downgrades through April 30, 2010. Reportedly, HP ...
MSI Wind Nettop D130
insidehw.com - 4/5/2009
MSI Wind Nettop D130
— insidehw.com — Popularity of small factor configurations is growing rapidly. Except small sizes, thanks to which nettops can be... placed almost anywhere in a room or office, manufacturers have begun to pay attention to power consumption of these small PCs. From MSI we ... (more) MSI Wind Nettop D130

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appleinsider.com - 4/6/2009
Microsoft allows HP to wipe Windows 7 with XP through 2010
— appleinsider.com — Despite valiant efforts to push its Windows licensees to adopt Vista and the forthcoming Windows 7, Microsoft... has one again agreed to extend the option of selling Windows XP for use on new PCs for another year, through April 30, 2010. (more) Microsoft allows HP to wipe Windows 7 with XP through 2010

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Windows 7 will allow downgrades too
news.cnet.com - 4/7/2009
Windows 7 will allow downgrades too
— news.cnet.com — With Windows 7, Microsoft is hoping to have an operating system that people won't want to downgrade... from. That said, it does plan on offering users that option. Downgrade rights have long been a part of the Windows license for certain versions, ... (more) Windows 7 will allow downgrades too

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Windows XP from HP Until 2010?
Overclockers Club news Feed — ... New reports suggest that HP will continue to offer a downgrade to Windows XP through April, 30 2010. Even though Windows 7 is nearing release, HP will continue to offer downgrades to Windows XP. HP will offer a downgrade to Windows XP from Windows 7 for its business line of computers. There is no word on whether HP will offer a downgrade for its consumer products. It is unlikely that consumers will be able to choose a downgrade since Windows XP "Mainstream Support" ends soon. Its likely that only business customers will be given the option to downgrade ...

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