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| Microsoft offer downgrade from Vista to XP |
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 A Microsoft representative has confirmed that changes over the summer make it easier for customers to downgrade to XP. Under Microsoft's licensing terms for Vista, purchasing Vista Business and Vista Ultimate Edition have the right to downgrade to XP. In June, Microsoft changed its practices allowing computer makers that sell pre-activated Vista machines to order Windows XP discs that could be included inside the box with PCs, or shipped to customers without needing additional activation. While there is always resistance by some to move to a new operating system, there appears to be particularly strong demand, especially from businesses, to stick with XP. One of the challenges, for both businesses and consumers are Vista's hefty graphics and memory needs. A Dell spokeswoman has said Dell has been offering businesses that have a Premier Page set up the option to order systems with XP, Vista or Vista with XP downgrade rights. There is no extra charge for the downgrade rights. How long can PC makers can keep selling machines with Windows XP as the preloaded operating system. Microsoft is requiring large PC makers to stop selling XP-based systems as of January 31 2008. For more details click here for full details from the Cnet site. |
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