OS – Windows

Windows XP and End of Life

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Just a reminder, Windows XP is reaching End-Of-Life (EOL) status for many laptops (and desktops) in the next week or so (June 30, 2008 to be precise). This affects both OEM and Retail License sales. While some companies such as Dell are extending their sales … Read more

Everex CloudBook and Windows XP

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Could it be that the 7-inch Everex CloudBook is finally getting Microsoft Windows XP? It is if you are buying it in Taiwan and you are specifically buying the Everex gBook SC1200T. The 1.2GHz VIA C7-powered ultraportable device was spotted with a box listing the … Read more

Microsoft Windows XP on Netbooks/Subnotebooks

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In documents obtained by IDG News Service, Microsoft has outlined a program that would allow PC makers to install Windows XP Home Edition on their ultraportable/low cost machines (netbooks, subnotebooks, etc.) for very steep discounts, with a few conditions: – Screen sizes must be 10.2-inches … Read more

HP Releases Windows XP Drivers for HP 2133 Mini-Note

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HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note If you are an owner of a HP 2133 Mini-Note PC and you are wanting to use an Operating System other than Linux or Microsoft Windows Vista, you are in luck.

You won’t have to search through any 3rd party websites or forums, as HP has updated their support site with Windows XP drivers for the Mini-Note (including the infamous Broadcom Wireless drivers that were causing many people problems). Joanna at the LAPTOP Magazine blog was able to easily install the wireless drivers after downloading them from HP. It’s still missing audio/sound drivers, but those will probably be available soon.

Read More: LAPTOP Magazine
Drivers: HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport

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Windows XP – How Long Will it Hang Around?

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Comments were made earlier in the month by one of the general managers of Microsoft’s Windows groups about just how long Windows XP will hang around (especially given the rise of netbooks/sub-notebooks), now Steve Ballmer is talking about Windows XP and just how long (and … Read more