Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday that the company may reconsider its decision to stop selling Windows XP on June 30. At an event in Belgium, Ballmer told reporters, "If customer feedback varies, we can always wake up smarter," according to an Associated Press report.
In January, InfoWorld launched a campaign to convince Microsoft to keep XP available to customers beyond June 30. More than 160,000 people have signed the Save XP petition so far.
[ Dell says it will sell XP-based PCs after June 30 using a Vista license loophole. And Microsoft has backed away from Ballmer's hint of an XP reprieve. Just what is Microsoft thinking? ]
As have Microsoft execs before him, Ballmer strongly defended Windows Vista, saying most customers wanted it and their purchasing actions demonstrate that fact. Still, Vista's new user interface, its new approach to security, and the need for most users to get new hardware has caused many to avoid Vista in favor of Windows XP or other operating systems.
Previously, Microsoft decided to keep Windows XP available for cheap PCs ($400 and less), as well as for PCs in developing nations, since Vista's hardware requirements were too high for such inexpensive PCs.
This whitepaper explains the terminology and concepts behind Data Replication technologies and establishes some sizing rules through worked examples. Learn the new paradigm in disaster tolerance—protect data anywhere.
Download now »
Server virtualization is a popular option for dealing with mounting datacenter costs. Another equally promising approach is the use of an Application Delivery Controller. Citrix NetScaler provides a low-cost way for organizations to reduce their server count and accrue cost savings from a reduction in space, cooling, power and personnel.
Download now »
The emergence of WLANs has created a new breed of security threats to enterprise networks.
Included in HP ProCurve WLAN solutions is security technology that alleviates threats from WLANs through:
* Monitoring wireless activity inside and out of the enterprise
* Classifying WLAN transmissions into harmful and harmless
* Preventing transmissions that pose a security threat to the enterprise network
* Locating participating devices for physical remediation
Effectively address data protection challenges, implementing solutions that help store and protect business–critical data while cutting costs and improving efficiency and reliability.
Download now »
Sign up to receive Platforms Resource Alerts
2 Recommendations
