Dell uses "Windows Vista Bonus" to keep shipping XP
Dell uses "Windows Vista Bonus" to keep shipping XP
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Microsoft (MSFT) is no longer shipping Windows XP, but frustrated Vista-hating consumers may have new options to avoid the operating system. Dell (DELL) says it's found a loophole in its licensing agreement with Microsoft that allows it to keep selling Windows XP Professional.
From the Dell blog:
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The short version is that Dell can sell what we’ve branded “Windows Vista Bonus” which allows us to preinstall XP Professional with a Vista license (on select system categories). This lets customer’s [sic] upgrade to the Vista platform when they’re ready. And yes, Dell will support both OSs.
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It's possible Dell has some sort of special deal with Microsoft which allows it to offer its "Windows Vista Bonus" (we love this name). But more likely, Dell's move comes from a creative reading of the standard Microsoft license. If so -- and if the market's aversion to Vista is as strong as we think it is -- expect more computer manufacturers to follow suit.
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Windows Vista Bonus 
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Last edited by Indyan; 15-07-2008 at 11:40 AM.
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