Despite its big push for Vista, Microsoft is quietly allowing PC makers to offer an option that lets users "downgrade" to Windows XP, allowing customers to purchase new PCs but stick with the older operating system.
Facing a 30 June deadline to stop selling PCs with Windows XP, the world's largest computer makers are getting creative, with Dell and HP's Australian offices staying cagey about their intentions.
Bowing to pressure from customers and computer makers, Microsoft plans to keep Windows XP around a little longer.
Monday was the last day on which Windows XP will be sold as a boxed product or licensed to PC manufacturers.
After a long-announced transition, 30 June marks the end of an era at Microsoft that of Windows XP.
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