Dell offers Windows XP to save folk from Vista
14 Apr 2008 | 15:36 BST
"Downgrade" service
YOU SELL COMPUTERS, but you can't flog them with Vista on.
On the other hand, start flogging Windows-free PCs and an army of soft-footed voles will beat a path to your door and nibble at your margins. What to do?
Well, you could take a leaf out of Dell's book, and supply Vista like you're supposed to, but install XP instead because that's what your customers want.
Says Dell: "With Windows Vista® Downgrade Service from Dell, you get a simple way to migrate to Windows Vista on your schedule.
Dell will factory-install Windows XP Professional and give you the DVD to install Windows Vista Business or Windows Vista Ultimate when you’re ready (you will also receive the DVD for Windows XP Professional).
Dell will also support both operating systems on your PC throughout the limited warranty period."
It's all here, or hereabouts. µ
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