Microsoft has revealed it is considering rolling out an enhanced version of Windows XP as a way to bridge a longer-than-expected wait for its next-generation Longhorn platform.
Executives at the Redmond, Washington-based software company said the project, known as “Windows XP Reloaded,” would be more than a service pack but less than a full-fledged new version of the operating system.
Jim Allchin, Microsoft’s group vice president for platforms, told reporters that the upgrade will include several new features, some of which also are slated to be included in Longhorn. How and when to distribute the upgrade to existing XP customers is still being worked out, he said.
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