Windows XP Headed To Pasture In January '08

Microsoft has announced that all versions of Windows XP will cease being available on new PCs in January of 2008. BBC News reports on this move that will likely upset some who have been less than impressed with Vista so far.

Microsoft is keeping to a plan to stop selling the operating system even though surveys show a lukewarm response to Windows Vista among consumers.

A poll by US market research firm Harris Interactive found that only 10% of those questioned were planning to upgrade to Vista in the near future.

All versions of XP, including those made for media centre or tablet PCs, are affected by the decision.

Read more on BBC News.