Originally Microsoft had given Windows XP OEM licenses until 31st January 2009 however – Microsoft have eased off and renewed the deadline for OEM distributors to make Windows XP OEM licenses available up until 31st December 2009.
This is yet another sign of the market’s resistance to Windows Vista, and of the growing realization within the channel that many customers have decided to simply skip Vista and wait for the arrival of Windows 7.
Microsoft says that should be ready for late 2009 or early 2010, but some reports have suggested it could come as early as mid-2009.
Good news all round 
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