Amazon Says WHS is discontinued by manufacturer - huh?

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  If you look here, at Amazon's product page for WHS, you will see under "Product Details",
  

  Product Details

  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B001E5Q8CO
  • Item model number: CCQ-00061
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: August 22, 2008
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #107 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)

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    Software > Operating Systems > Microsoft Windows > Windows Vista

  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

  The URL is here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E5Q8CO/ref=ox_ya_os_product
  
  Can this be correct??
  
  I have noticed that the "Request New Product Key" feature is not working, and has not for a while. MS has not yet fixed it.
  
  Did I just spend $85 for SW that is on its way to obsolescence?
  

  Sunday, November 22, 2009 4:42 PM