There are Microsoft customers who are campaigning to extend the longevity of Windows XP. The phased withdrawal of Microsoft from the XP operating system begins on June 30, 2008:

“…Computing magazines ComputerWorld Canada and InfoWorld of San Francisco are running online petitions in the hope that Microsoft won’t force users to eventually switch to the newer Vista system.

“Millions of us have grown comfortable with XP and don’t see a need to change to Vista,” one said, comparing the changeover to a forced eviction from a comfortable apartment.”

link: Users petition Microsoft to save XP

link: Save XP Petition

It will be interesting to following this consumer movement, just to see how Microsoft positions itself to appear ‘user friendly’. The trick will be to appear benevolent while knowing that the part of profit picture rests with having people switch to Vista.

Catherine Forsythe
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