Windows XP's lifetime extended

Windows XP will still be available installed on new PCs until next summer, even though Microsoft had planned to can it at the end of January 2008.

Bowing under pressure from consumer groups and computer vendors, Microsoft tried to play down the significance of the move and denied that it was due to a lack of demand for Windows Vista.

"While we’ve been pleased with the positive response we’ve seen and heard from customers using Windows Vista, there are some customers who need a little more time to make the switch," said Mike Nash of Microsoft.

In fact, Windows Vista, Microsoft's latest operating system that finally went on sale this January after several delays, is the most popular operating system yet, according to Microsoft.

"With more than 60 million licenses sold as of this summer, Windows Vista is on track to be the fastest-selling operating system in Microsoft’s history," Nash said.

Microsoft emphasised that it tried as much as possible to listen to customer feedback.

"We want to be sensitive to how our customers’ needs and experiences continue to evolve, so we’ll continue to listen and look at how we can help our customers through the transition to Windows Vista," said Nash.

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