HT1864 Can I still use iCloud if I don't have Vista or Windows 7?  I have XP.

Can I still use iCloud if I don't have Vista or Windows 7?  I only have XP on my computer.

Yes, using iCloud does not require installing anything on your computer.
If you want to use the features of iCloud that do involve loading the iCloud Control Panel on the computer then you will need to either upgrade the OS on the computer or buy a new computer.

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    iCloud is free and you can use it regardless of the size of your iTunes Library.
    iTunes Match is not free, and it has a 25GB limit.

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