XP extra to offer games, MP3 features

This is a discussion about XP extra to offer games, MP3 features in the Feedback category; Hoping to boost interest in its Windows XP operating system, software giant Microsoft said Wednesday it will offer an add-on package of programs providing digital media features and video games. The bundle of software, called Plus for Windows XP, will sell for about $40 and will hit shelves Oct.

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Hoping to boost interest in its Windows XP operating system, software giant Microsoft said Wednesday it will offer an add-on package of programs providing digital media features and video games.
 
The bundle of software, called Plus for Windows XP, will sell for about $40 and will hit shelves Oct. 25, the retail launch date for the XP operating system, Microsoft product manager Geordie Wilson said.
 
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hehehe, already got it and it is kewl:D:D

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Just like Microsoft, trying to get more money out of everyone. This package should be released as part of Windows XP, not as an upgrade. Its the exact same thing all the video game companies are doing by releasing a game and two months later relasing an update for an extra $40.

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If they REALLY wanted to make money they would have implemented REAL features instead of just looks. Oh well. Hope they learned their lesson. (Doubt it).