(July 21, 2010 at 4:14 am)leo-rcc Wrote:(July 21, 2010 at 2:05 am)Minimalist Wrote: But Microsoft no longer supports XP.
Not true. Microsoft stopped supporting Windows XP systems that are not on SP3, and Vista without SP2.
Microsoft Wrote:We would like to make you aware of important news regarding certain versions of Windows that could affect your computers and servers. On July 13, Microsoft support—including the release of new security updates—will end for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional. It is also important to note that support for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (or RTM, as it is commonly referred to, which indicates the original version without any service packs installed) ended on April 13.
Well...sort of.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-X...8491.shtml
Quote:XP Support - Mainstream vs. Extended
In April 2009 Microsoft will retire Mainstream support for Windows XP SP3; however, users will still be able to enjoy Extended support until April 2014. Even though the XP era ends on June 30, 2008, the death of the operating system will only come in 2014. This means that long after Windows Vista and even Windows 7, Windows XP will still be clinging to the last crumbs of market share, with customers too stubborn, or simply incapable to let go.
"Mainstream support delivers complimentary as well as paid support, free security updates and bug fixes to all Windows customers who purchase a retail copy of Windows XP (i.e. a shrink-wrapped, not pre-installed, copy). Extended support delivers free security updates to all Windows customers. Customers can also pay for support on a per-incident basis. New bug fixes require the Extended Hotfix Support program," Microsoft added.
