I still use Windows 2000 along with Xp. I'll upgrade to Vista the day I turn straight. *snort* Medion MIM 2080 Toshiba T2130CT Macintosh Performa 450 All working wonderfully.

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All of My clients want or run Windows XP Computers. I build them custom and install Win XP. Also there is a Shop close to me who will sell OEM XP until they run out, but he told me they stockpiled a lot. Also If Microsoft would go to the HP Desktop and Notebook Forums 90% of the posters are asking for Downgrade drivers for Windows XP. So even though by sales it looks like a lot of people are running Vista, think again. It is just the opposite. They buy the computers and go back to XP!! Hardwicks Computing Helps

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Re: Post 4: I guess the comprehensive "telemetry system" also lets M$ perform anonymous WGA license check that may or may not toggle the Reduced Functionality Mode switch built into Vista ... i_Xp/VistaUser

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As with the majority of Windows OS' before it: This wasn't a matter of if, but when... Jabbering Idiots: Everywhere You Look!

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Death sentence? XP will still be supported for another 6 years. OEM copies? There should be plenty of used retail copies available as people decomission old PCs. I am forced to use Vista on my company laptop, but use XP on my company desktop and all my home computers (sans server). As much as I am disappointed with Vista I don't really expect to be using XP for another 6 years. Well before MS stops suporting XP, laack of support from hardware and software vendors will most likely necessitate an upgrade. Personally I am "hopefull" of good things for Windows 7. Just as ME was a stepping stone to XP, I am hoping Vista will be the stepping stone to Windows 7. Or maybe MS will decide to finally cross totally over to the dark side and enslave us all. Michael J

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>>>"Or maybe MS will decide to finally cross totally over to the dark side and enslave us all."<<< Umm, where've you been for the past 15 or so years?.....

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W2K: no support; no upgrade; no activation BS Not broke; no fix required pretty simple stuff ===================================== If at first you don't succeed, you're about average. M2

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^ ^ ^ ^ Medion MIM 2080 Toshiba T2130CT Macintosh Performa 450 All working wonderfully.

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http://www.computing.net/answers/wi... some other bloke...

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@ Derek, "I am as likely to use WinXP as I was to use WinME: Not happening. Somewhere, there has to be a limit on how much trash you are willing to put up with -- ME\XP is that line for me." -- The Doofus Talk about living up to one's name ... LOL! Jabbering Idiots: Everywhere You Look!

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Sabertooth Yeah, couldn't resist that piece of history, which makes an interesting read alongside your signature link and the early Vista posts. some other bloke...

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"So there is no reason not to choose the best version of Windows, which is Windows Vista." I thought they said Windows XP was the best version of Windows. In the Windows XP Tour that comes with the OS, the narrator says "Experience the best, experience Windows XP." I guess in 2 years (or will that be 6?) they'll be saying that Windows 7 is the best. I can't believe their word because they keep changing it. "So even though by sales it looks like a lot of people are running Vista, think again. It is just the opposite. They buy the computers and go back to XP!!" Exactly! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVbf... WinSimple Software

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I will miss Windows XP! :(

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It'll be sticking around my house for awhile :). WinSimple Software

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Rayburn, That youtube video is funny, I laughed my ass off. Thanks

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You're very welcome. I laughed my head off too! WinSimple Software

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