XP here to stay

Well, my prediction is wrong already (Summer Predictions). I can see clearly what will happen now. Microsoft will not extend the deadline, June 30, 2008 will be the end of OEM XP sales. However, Microsoft does allow downgrades to Windows XP (see this Word doc) if you own Vista Business or Vista Ultimate. The big computer manufacturers that cater to business will make an option available where you buy Vista Business, but they downgrade it for you and ship it with XP loaded. This has already been announced by Dell (Dell Downgrade Service). Lenovo’s program looks a little different, since you do it yourself.  Here is a good story with more details.

This means life will continue with the better OS.