Windows XP downgrade option extended till after the end of the world

Still need a reason why Windows XP will outlive us all? Then know Microsoft has once again decided to extend the period in which customers will be able to downgrade from a new Windows OS to the highlander that is Windows XP.

Initially, the downgrade option was intended to be available for six months after Windows 7 release, but a re-think made it so that this was possible for 18 months or until Service Pack 1 launched. This third policy tweak practically enables people to downgrade to Windows XP throughout the Windows 7 lifecycle - presumably until early 2010 as that's the extended support schedule for Win 7. Long live XP?

Source: www.tcmagazine.com