New Netbooks Will Have No Windows XP Option Oct 22nd
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Microsoft officially announced the end of the Windows XP operating system on new netbook sales two years ago but recently reminded the public about the deadline. Windows 7 will be installed on all new netbooks after October 22, 2010.
Cheap netbooks will see price increases because the system requirements for Windows 7 are much more demanding than windows xp and the cost to the manufacturer for the operating system itself will go up $15 – $25. Because of this consumers seeking the cheapest possible option will likely order netbooks available from manufacturers outside of the U.S.
Microsoft currently has a windows 7 upgrade for netbook users currently using Windows XP. The upgrade can be downloaded directly so netbook users without CD-ROM drives can still use windows 7. The windows 7 netbook upgrade comes in both 32 and 64-bit versions.
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sjc1963 said:
My copy of 7 HP runs fine on my Acer Aspire 0ne 150.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:32 am -
tires said:
See.. just reading the responses to this post… Microsoft should really rethink their strategy!
Till then,
Jean
September 1st, 2010 at 7:08 pm -
Lookup said:
Too bad they no longer install win xp on new netbooks. I think a great amount of users still want to have it on their systems…
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:18 pm -
cheap college textbook said:
Many people could have saved money with xp. It is just one more way for the prices to be raised.
October 6th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
