Dell to charge $50 for XP downgrade on new Vostro models - Downgrades Are The New Upgrades

Link: Dell to charge $50 for XP downgrade on new Vostro models - Gadgetell. Talk about euphemisms. Dell is calling the new option to install XP on new Vostro computers a "downgrade". Of course, the rest of the world knows that it is actually an "upgrade"; but, Dell has to keep Microsoft happy. After June 30, you will have to PAY Dell an extra $50 to get XP installed on new Vostros. They are the only models that can be configured without Vista. Computer buyers will be better served by installing XP themselves. Of course, retailers are charging the same thing for the software as new copies of Vista, in order to stem the rising tide of Vista naysayers. Oh, well.