J R FOX wrote:That was very much the scenario BEFORE Vista was released to manufacturers. It sounds as if Fujitsu--or the dealer--may be trying to move boxes with that configuration. If they continue it, good for them and more power to them.According to promos on the radio, current Fujitsu notebook models (which some hold to be among the better ones around at present) are still being sold with XP, plus a coupon good for a future upgrade to Vista as part of the bundle -- whenever the purchaser chooses to use it.-- Patricia M. Godfrey PriscaMG@xxxxxxxx