Microsoft is allowing the installation of XP on new machines through the end of June. You just have to order them online, like through the Dell website. I believe you can do the same at the Gateway website.
I ordered a coiuple of Gateway Tablets this past May from Gateway....
They came standard with Vista.....
Since I was ordering directly from the factory, your system is customizable; I told them NOT to load Vista but XP.
First they told me that they couldn’t because of their agreement with Microsoft. I told them I really didn’t care. Then they told me it would cost me $220 more....I said “Thanks, I’ll shop elsewhere”. Then they came back and stated it was approved.... What a hassle.
BTW, the Gateway Tablets have been great.....