Support Windows XP until April 2010

Windows XP turned into a nightmare for Microsoft because the operating system is competing with Windows Vista / 7 in some areas. The latest information, this operating system even has a longer life than Vista / 7.

VIVAnews According to information from Apple Insider quotes, 7 April 2009, Microsoft has given HP the exclusive OEM license extension for Windows XP until April 2010. At that time, Windows XP will be a competitor of Windows 7 in the netbook market. Previously, manufacturers have the license system only for Windows XP until January 31, 2009 with final delivery on May 30, 2009.

The reason Windows XP does not leave the user is that the operating system has good performance and more easily adopted by hardware manufacturers.

Thus, Windows XP to create history as the operating system that has the longest age among the ranks of Microsoft's OS output. Until April 2010, Windows XP is available in the market for 104 months, or almost 9 years. In comparison, Windows 95 that circulated in August 1995 lasted only 76 d during the month the market. Windows 98 is available for 68 months, and Windows 2000 is officially sold for 61 months.

Although unlikely that HP would sell Windows XP with a computer other than a netbook, but the HP-Microsoft agreement indicates that the Windows Vista Basic failed to attract interest netbook vendors.

In his own netbook segment, Microsoft controlled 96 percent market share, and almost certainly all is thanks to Windows XP. Because the netbook market size reaches a substantial level of sales and licensing of Windows XP is superior to Vista, Microsoft is not possible to turn off Windows XP in the near future.

According to Net Applications data, Windows XP is the operating system still dominates globally. Until March 2009, the market share of Windows XP to reach 62.85 percent, while Windows Vista is in second position with a market share by 23.42 percent.

Windows 7 Could At downgraded to Windows Vista/XP/95

Microsoft confirmed that the downgrade would be possible from Windows 7. Some computer makers manufacturers will also continue to offer the option of pre-installed Windows XP to customers who buy in large quantities.

Previously, Hewlett Packard has made an agreement with the software giant to give customers the option to downgrade to Windows XP. But the agreement was not only exclusive to HP.

"Downgrade policy applies equally to all of our major OEM partners, and that applies to HP is not a specific agreement," Microsoft spokesman said as quoted by ZDNet VIVAnews, 8th April 2009. "Because the rights of every user to use Windows XP Professional is part of the license agreement, we only facilitate such choices make it easier for OEM customers and users who need.

HP spokeswoman also confirmed that the agreement applies to all PC makers, while not mentioning details regarding it.

At the same time, some sources indicate that Microsoft is not only possible to downgrade from Windows 7 to Vista or XP. "This is not the first downgrade rights Microsoft offers to a previous version and the customers who buy in large quantities can always choose pendahlu downgrade to any version of Windows," said the source.

This means that the license buyers in large numbers can be requested downgrade from Windows 7 to Vista, XP, or even Windows 95.

source: vivanews.com

Sweeping Procedure Windows Gallery in Indonesia

In some areas in Indonesia, even the existing process of raids by unscrupulous officials, whether procedural or not there is clear already that become victims of consumer ignorance about the procedure Razia. Well, so we both know, let's go right to publish information about the Windows Gallery raid procedures. This is the first part of the writing about the issue Sweeping. Also looked forward to the next article ..

The following are procedures that need to know if there is sweeping the Windows Gallery that I sarikan from IndoWLI:

"The Police IS NOT RIGHT" To take the computer from the scene except PROVEN INVOLVED in criminal acts (no presumption of guilt) ". For example used to make CD / DVD bootleg itself, selling pirated software, mempubilkasikan general (commercial) as isilagu / ringtone mp3, shops selling illegal goods (hardware theft), credit card fraud, etc..

EVIDENCE process INVOLVEMENT someone in a criminal act using a computer takes a long time, including a stakeout. So, if there are cops who dare enter into the cafe and states should seize all computers that have meant that they are irresponsible elements. All of a process / procedure.

Regarding the use of original windows, these statements is obtained directly from the Microsoft Indonesia and also through its representatives, ie the registration Magenta For MSRA.

First
There will be representatives from the party who is interested (eg Microsoft) is better known as doing SURVEY SURVEYOR come, NOT raid / seizure!. They must demonstrate Warrant Work (PRSP) which contains details of what they had to do. User RIGHT confirm the way the Microsoft menelphone Magenta on Indonesia or the presence of surveyors in the field.

Both
If the surveyors find the use of pirated software, the surveyor asked the RIGHT statement from the user data that MUST be filled in accordance with the conditions in the field by the user.

Third
Parties Microsoft / Magenta will send a letter offering to settle violations by user action. After the user has confirmed the action taken is decided to use the original Windows or switch to freeware solutions such as Linux, the Microsoft / Magenta will send back a surveyor to ensure truth in the field.

Fourth,
If the user does not respond to supply and / or after the surveyors came back still get a violation, then the Microsoft / Magenta will send a warning letter.

Fifth,
If the user does not merespone warning letter, then the Microsoft / Magenta will run in the law and submit it to the Police Department.

Furthermore as a valid legal process, police will send a letter first call, second, third, and if not responded to the new will be confiscated and sealing a place of business.

NOTES
Outside the process / procedure above, User RIGHT retain ownership of the property purchased legally and as a buyer can position himself as the VICTIM.

Can not run in a brand other brands, such as Microsoft Explorer run in Billing pirated or Norton Anti Virus Gallery (Symantec). This is a registered trademark of ethics (Registered Trade Mark) International. This information can be obtained through Microsoft's website or if we try to activate / update pirated windows.