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MICROSOFT WILL ANNOUNCE this week that Windows XP is slated to ship in late October, two sources familiar with the software giant´s plans said Friday.

While that ship date will match Microsoft´s plans to get the next version of its Windows operating system out the door by the end of the year, it is unclear whether the relatively late date -- Oct. 29, according to one source, who requested anonymity -- will upset the schedules of PC makers, who are looking to Windows XP to boost sales, particularly during holiday season.

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