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XP is a dead end OS. There IS no upgrade path. It's only available because Linux works so well on these. They are not driving any sales. The Linux version gets better hardware for the same price. Try finding the Linux version of the Asus, people who want XP get the Linux version and install their already owned copy of XP on it. Everyone else buys the Linux version and likes it or sticks Ubuntu on. When you toss on the mandatory AV, anti malware and firewall (the XP firewall is mediocre at best) and just a couple of months of bit-rot and you have an abysmal user experience. These companies are NOT using Linux to snub or punish MS, they are using it because it is customizable out the wazoo, costs less and works much better. It doesn't matter what Balmer wants or wishes or whatever, the cat is out of the bag, Linux is faster, easier, more secure, 1000X more included features (all free BTW) on UMPCs. No amount of FUD or bribery or chair throwing or intimidation will change that.

TripleII

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