Microsoft today clarified that it is in fact retiring Windows XP as previously announced last September. The last day to buy Windows XP for most users is June 30, 2008. Certain lower cost classes of ultra-low-cost computers (ULCPC) will be allowed to use Windows XP Home until June 30, 2010. The full Microsoft press release is here. There will be no impact on the technical support options —mainstream technical support for Windows XP will continue to be available until April 2009 and extended support will continue until April 2014. Time to add some memory to that computer and get ready for Vista.

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