RE: Vista and jaws
- From: "DJ" <grouloc@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:38:18 -0400
Many people have been saying for months now that Microsoft would be stopping
sales of their Windows XP operating system on June 30, 2008. Obviously, that
day has come and gone and unfortunately, Microsoft kept their promise. Some
of you may have heard rumors about them extending XP's retail life, but
Microsoft senior vice president Bill Veghte confirmed they have stopped
shipments to retailers and manufacturers alike.
While you will no longer be able to buy a licensed copy of Windows XP,
Microsoft is still allowing all computer makers to sell their computers with
Windows XP pre-installed. Even the largest companies have this option. Also,
several manufacturers (including Dell and HP) will continue to sell the XP
operating system as a downgrade option from Windows Vista. Veghte himself
even said that was a good option for computer users. You can still use XP on
a new PC if you need it and you can then switch over to Vista when you're
ready.
Microsoft is also aware that major retailers will need to sell all of their
XP inventory before it's actually shut off for good. So, if you're lucky,
you might find a couple copies still lying around for the next few weeks.
All in all, Veghte also wanted to remind everyone that you will still be
able to receive XP support until April 14, 2009 and extended support until
April 8, 2014. Yes, it's sad to see Windows XP go, but it's good to know you
still have a few options when it comes to getting your hands on a copy. Just
giving you a heads up!
-----Original Message-----
From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of James Homuth
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 11:24 AM
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Vista and jaws
You could be wrong about that, but being someone who used to work for Dell,
you're probably not. Vista's here, says Microsoft. And since Dell values its
partnership with Microsoft, they won't say no it's not.
James,
List Admin
At 11:08 AM 02/07/2008, you wrote:
>You're going to get multiple opinions on this for sure, but I'd be
>among those encouraging you to press forward and do Vista. You'll need
>JAWS 9 to really make it work best, but I've just not had the
>frustrations and nightmares with Vista that others apparently have. I
>find it really quite stable, quite accessible, and easily operated.
>You'll probably come to love the new search feature, as I do.
>
>I guess if I can be so presumptive as to give you some counsel on this,
>it would be don't let others frighten you too much regarding Vista.
>It's really not the four-headed monster you'll be told it is. Besides,
>I'm pretty sure Dell won't sell you an XP machine any more, although I
>could be wrong about that.
>
>Regards,
>
>Nolan
>
>
>
>
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