Come June 30, and sun will set on probably one of the most loved operating systems: Windows XP. With just two weeks left to the XP's official "kill" date, it seems fans have not been successful in persuading the Redmond giant to extend the XP deadline.
Here's looking into how XP, which analysts term as the biggest competition for Microsoft's latest OS Vista, can continue to live after its termination.
XP will be available on PCs from smaller computer makers known as "system builders" until January 31, 2009.
Also, the low-end Windows XP Starter Edition will continue to be available in emerging markets until June 30, 2010.
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XP will be available for so-called ultra-low-cost-PCs until June 30, 2010. According to Microsoft documents outlining the programme for PC manufacturers, Windows XP Home will only be available on systems with the following specs:
* A 1GHz or slower single-core processor (with exceptions for the Via C7 and Intel Atom N270)
* Up to 1GB of memory
* Hard drives up to 80GB
* Displays that are 10.2 inches or smaller
* No touch-screen
For companies manufacturing PCs that meet these specs, Windows XP will be available.
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