Windows XP to remain available for low cost desktops till 2010

Windows XP to remain available for low cost desktops till 2010

Microsoft has finally given in to the demands to extend the life of Windows XP operating system.

However, the OS would be made available only with low cost desktops after June 30.

The company had already announced a similar scheme for low costs laptops earlier this year.

Microsoft is scheduled to stop selling Windows XP operating system later this month for other sources.

The company said in a statement that the new deadline is for Nettops which is a term used for desktop computers with limited system configurations.

Asus is one company which is going to benefit from this development as they are all set to launch their low cost Asus Eee Box.

Jerry Sheen, CEO of Asustek Computer said in a statement: “We have seen much demand for Windows on the Eee PC. It is great that Microsoft is addressing this customer demand and providing a Windows solution on these devices, which will provide a familiar computing experience.”