Since its retail debut Oct. 25, Microsoft Corp.'s newest operating system, Windows® XP, is achieving high demand worldwide. So high that some retailers are having trouble keeping store shelves stocked with Windows XP. Growing consumer demand for Windows XP has led to sales that are exceeding initial sales of Windows 95 and Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) and keeping pace with initial sales of Windows 98. "We are extremely pleased with the enthusiastic response from our customers," said Chris Jones, vice president for Windows at Microsoft. "We see Windows XP as being a positive catalyst for a great holiday season for the entire PC industry."
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