XP is really reliable, and I think the only reason they are taking it off the shelves is to force consumers to purchase Vista. People are happy with XP and don't need to upgrade to Vista, resulting in poor Vista sales. Microsoft, being a business, wants money, and this is there way of making sure the money keeps rolling in. It wouldn't surprise me if Microsoft releases an enhanced version of Vista within the next coming years.

Microsoft will remove Windows XP from the shelves. You can bet about it.

Remember that for them users are just people that give them good money in exchange for the right of using their poor products. That's it. Users do not own anything related to Windows, not even their own legally purchased copy. They only get a license of usage, which is very far from a title of ownership.

So, Microsoft holds all rights and powers to do whatever they want with their products. They have already decided that Windows XP must die, and they can kill it the moment they wish.

And also remember that they have invested a lot of money in the development of their Vista thing. Of course, they want to start getting it back as soon as possible. If Windows XP si still around, many people will stick to it. Which is something that Billy's firm does not want to happen.

Get used to the idea. Windows XP is going to be killed by its own creator.

Best regards,

-L.