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Since: Nov 27, 2008
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 9:20 pm
Post subject: XP System Builder License Availability (end date) really Jan 31?
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I could swear that I read somewhere last year that Micro$haft had
extended the end-date for the System-Builder version of XP-pro to June
2009.
But everything I can find on-line right now says it was Jan 31/2009.
Is that (was that) really the last date that Macro$oft shipped (or took
orders?) for bulk packs of XP-pro system builder licenses?
I also came across this:
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As of April 2008, Microsoft is extending availability of Windows XP Home
Edition for OEMs to install on Ultra Low-Cost PCs. The new OEM end date
will be the later of either June 30, 2010, or one year after the general
availability of the next version of Windows.
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I can't believe that they wouldn't also make XP-pro available during the
same time-frame.
Tangent:
MS sells something like a "get-legit" product for people who's XP
systems fail the WGA. I think they sell that either as a single unit,
or as a 10 pack. What exactly is that product called, what does it
cost, and what is the end-date for the availability of that product? |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 9:20 pm
Post subject: RE: XP System Builder License Availability (end date) really Jan 31? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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XP has been around for 7/8 years now,think they've stood behind the
product very well.Chk any pc hardware or software mfg,after 3 years max
its obsolete,not the case with microsoft....
"XP Guy" wrote:
> I could swear that I read somewhere last year that Micro$haft had
> extended the end-date for the System-Builder version of XP-pro to June
> 2009.
>
> But everything I can find on-line right now says it was Jan 31/2009.
>
> Is that (was that) really the last date that Macro$oft shipped (or took
> orders?) for bulk packs of XP-pro system builder licenses?
>
> I also came across this:
>
> ---------
> As of April 2008, Microsoft is extending availability of Windows XP Home
> Edition for OEMs to install on Ultra Low-Cost PCs. The new OEM end date
> will be the later of either June 30, 2010, or one year after the general
> availability of the next version of Windows.
> ---------
>
> I can't believe that they wouldn't also make XP-pro available during the
> same time-frame.
>
> Tangent:
>
> MS sells something like a "get-legit" product for people who's XP
> systems fail the WGA. I think they sell that either as a single unit,
> or as a 10 pack. What exactly is that product called, what does it
> cost, and what is the end-date for the availability of that product?
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Since: Nov 27, 2008
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 8:40 am
Post subject: Re: XP System Builder License Availability (end date) really Jan 31? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Top-Poaster and Full-Quoter Andrew E. wrote:
> > I could swear that I read somewhere last year that Micro$haft
> > had extended the end-date for the System-Builder version of
> > XP-pro to June 2009.
> XP has been around for 7/8 years now,think they've stood behind
> the product very well.Chk any pc hardware or software mfg, after
> 3 years max its obsolete,not the case with microsoft....
And what exactly has any of that got to do with my original question?
Where exactly did I even mention anything about support? |
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Since: Aug 09, 2007
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 9:20 am
Post subject: Re: XP System Builder License Availability (end date) really Jan 31? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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You can pretty much ignore Andrew, he's pretty clueless as you'll note from
most of his replies.
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How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
"XP Guy" <XP RemoveThis @Guy.com> wrote in message news:4A13FA44.993D2C69@Guy.com...
> Top-Poaster and Full-Quoter Andrew E. wrote:
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>> > I could swear that I read somewhere last year that Micro$haft
>> > had extended the end-date for the System-Builder version of
>> > XP-pro to June 2009.
>
>> XP has been around for 7/8 years now,think they've stood behind
>> the product very well.Chk any pc hardware or software mfg, after
>> 3 years max its obsolete,not the case with microsoft....
>
> And what exactly has any of that got to do with my original question?
>
> Where exactly did I even mention anything about support? |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 9:20 am
Post subject: Re: XP System Builder License Availability (end date) really Jan 31? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Oh, and if your going to crosspost, at least pick groups that are relevant
to your question, the only one even close is setup_deployment, and you
altogether missed the most relevant one, xp.general.
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How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
"XP Guy" <XP.DeleteThis@Guy.com> wrote in message news:4A135C5B.94ABAD26@Guy.com...
>I could swear that I read somewhere last year that Micro$haft had
> extended the end-date for the System-Builder version of XP-pro to June
> 2009.
>
> But everything I can find on-line right now says it was Jan 31/2009.
>
> Is that (was that) really the last date that Macro$oft shipped (or took
> orders?) for bulk packs of XP-pro system builder licenses?
>
> I also came across this:
>
> ---------
> As of April 2008, Microsoft is extending availability of Windows XP Home
> Edition for OEMs to install on Ultra Low-Cost PCs. The new OEM end date
> will be the later of either June 30, 2010, or one year after the general
> availability of the next version of Windows.
> ---------
>
> I can't believe that they wouldn't also make XP-pro available during the
> same time-frame.
>
> Tangent:
>
> MS sells something like a "get-legit" product for people who's XP
> systems fail the WGA. I think they sell that either as a single unit,
> or as a 10 pack. What exactly is that product called, what does it
> cost, and what is the end-date for the availability of that product? |
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Since: Aug 08, 2007
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 3:41 am
Post subject: RE: XP System Builder License Availability (end date) really Jan 31? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On a related note, came across a firm selling some seriously powerful Tosh
17" laptops today for an absolute giveaway price.
I was tempted until I found there were no drivers available for anything
other than Vista.
Which I'm guessing was the reason for the giveaway price. :-/
Same thing for Dell on this site, the models certified for multiple OS's
sell for significantly higher prices than those which only have Vista drivers
for download.
-OK I guess I could probably find drivers somewhere if I tried hard enough,
but business users aren't gonna take that chance, especially if they're
placing a bulk order.
"XP Guy" wrote:
> I could swear that I read somewhere last year that Micro$haft had
> extended the end-date for the System-Builder version of XP-pro to June
> 2009.
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> But everything I can find on-line right now says it was Jan 31/2009. |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 8:28 am
Post subject: Re: XP System Builder License Availability (end date) really Jan 31? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Top Poaster and Full Quoter "David B." wrote:
> Oh, and if your going to crosspost, at least pick groups that are
> relevant to your question, the only one even close is
> setup_deployment, and you altogether missed the most relevant
> one, xp.general.
Avoided xp.general on purpose.
The signal to noise ratio is too low in that group. |
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