Windows XP has been granted more time on the shelf.

Windows XP was originally due to disappear off shop shelves on 30 January 2008. It was to be removed so as to make way for Windows Vista which went on sale to consumers early in 2007.

But now Microsoft has put in place a scheme that will allow the hardware firms to get hold of XP licences until 30 May 2009.

Early versions of Windows 7, the replacement for Vista, are due to appear in late 2009.



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