Yeah, we'll probably see more and more MB's without the holes.
While they know what WE want, there are less of us that actually utilize those holes, and that they also know.
It would be easier and cheaper to design a PCB without those holes, as they will be able to utilize that extra space(though small), and put things closer together so they can fit some extra features ,or what have you, on the board.
I would say that the holes will be gone by the end of next year if not sooner.
It would be a wise decision for designers of products that utilize the holes, to come up with a mount that doesnt rely on the holes exclusively for mounting.
Just my 2 cents.
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