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Dell has reversed a decision to solely ship the new version of Windows, Vista

Dell decided on this move after hearing suggestions(or complaints, depending on how you look at them) not to ‘eliminate XP just yet’. The reasons primarily include familiarity and product compatibility. On another interesting note, Dell will be shipping Linux on their desktops after hearing a related vote.

XP can be purchased on models: Dimension E520 and E521 desktops, Inspiron 1501, E1405, E1505, and E1705 notebooks. The option is only open to US customers.

You would think Microsoft would be slightly nervous at this decision, but meanwhile they’re trying to keep a solid speech. “Dell is responding appropriately to a small minority of customers that had this specific request,” Microsoft product manager Michael Burk said in a statement. “But, as they have said before, the vast majority of consumers want the latest and greatest technology, and that includes Windows Vista.” Whether that’s true or not, manufacturers will only be able to pre-install XP on systems until Jan. 31, 2008 when product support is terminated.

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