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Old 28th April, 2008, 11:23 AM
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Steve Ballmer can't hear your 'Save XP' pleas

Written by Daniel
Monday, 28 April 2008

Microsoft CEO indicates that customers aren't really seeking to keep Windows XP past June 30, despite 170,000-plus signatures. It's time to turn up the volume and make it personal with video pleas.

By Eric Knorr, InfoWorld
April 28, 2008

Ballmer said the company might reconsider its decision to stop selling Windows XP on June 30. An Associated Press report quoted him as saying: "If customer feedback varies, we can always wake up smarter." [Front Page...]
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