Microsoft has given yet another reprieve to its seasoned Windows XP operating system.
The cut off date for PC makers to obtain licenses for the software was 31 January 2009.
But now Microsoft has put in place a scheme that will allow the hardware firms to get hold of XP licences until 30 May 2009.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7795302.stm
Looks like Windows XP has just come short by one month of being Microsoft's longest offered operating system, having 89 months of desktop licence availability against MS Dos 6's 90 months.
As XP has had quite a few reprieves already who knows if it will be extended any further, especially if Windows 7 gets delayed.