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Wed 22 Mar 2006 6:20
by Kevin McGehee
in Coweta County, GA
[Our Times]
[Yippee-Ki-Yay!]
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Once upon a time, I actually thought Microsoft should come out with new operating systems on schedule. But having downloaded and used Internet Explorer 7’s first public beta, I’d just as soon they keep tinkering with “Vista” until they get it right.
Microsoft Corp. will delay the consumer release of its new Windows operating system until January 2007, missing the holiday sales season and throwing some PC makers and retailers into turmoil.
The delay in Windows Vista — caused by Microsoft needing more time to enhance security and other functions — will come as a blow to Microsoft partners who were looking forward to a new operating system to boost holiday sales.
Windows Vista is Microsoft’s first major update to the company’s flagship operating system since Windows XP was released in late 2001.» AP: Microsoft Delays Release of Vista Until 2007
Wow. Nearly five years already since XP was first released. And there isn’t exactly a clamor for the new one, is there?
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