The Windows XP Death Line Approaches How it Survives
Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 June o 02:05 Written by admin Wednesday, 18 June o 02:04
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.
Learn MoreMicrosoft India Slashes Vista Prices
Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 March o 03:36 Written by admin Wednesday, 19 March o 03:08
Microsoft India has announced a range of price reductions on the retail versions of Windows Vista.
Aimed at benefiting individuals purchasing stand-alone copies of Windows Vista, the price reduction is effective immediately and will be applicable only for Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate editions.
The reduction varies from 13 per cent to 39 per cent, with the estimated retail price for Windows Vista Home Basic Edition now at Rs 4,000, Windows Vista Home Premium available for Rs 5,300 and Windows Vista Ultimate at Rs 11,500.
“Today, there is a transformation taking place in the way consumers purchase software. With the rise of the retail industry in India, we are witnessing increasing demand for off-the-shelf computer software from the do-it-yourself audiences. This reduction in pricing will enable us to reach out to this set of consumers, while at the same time providing our channel partners with a greater opportunity to sell original software,” said Prasanna Meduri, Director — Windows Client Business Group, Microsoft India.
Globally, the revised rates of Windows Vista vary from market to market and the price cut in India is at par with emerging markets.
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