CWmike writes "Microsoft has laid to rest rumors that it might rethink pulling Windows XP from retail shelves and from most PC makers next Monday. Microsoft's Bill Veghte wrote to public reiterating that June 30 would be the zero hour when Microsoft halts shipments of boxed copies to retailers and stops licensing the job expenses system straightaway




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bang to OEMs. However, Veghte did leave the door open to all analog makers, even the largest, who want to reopen selling new PCs with XP pre-installed. 'Additionally, Systems Builders (sometimes referred to as "local OEMs"), may reopen to acquisition Windows XP through Authorized Distributors [such as Ingram Micro] through January 31, 2009,' he wrote in the letter. 'All OEMs, including major OEMs, have this option,' said Veghte. At the same time, Microsoft confirmed Windows 7 would ship in January 2010. Who, if they have not already, would install Vista now?" Microsoft has said they will post the letter, but it's not up yet.

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