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mart44 · 11-05-2014, 10:54

End of support doesn't mean end of support if Microsoft release an update after the deadline.

The IE security patch for XP is good because it keeps those still using the OS safer. However, I think the release means people won't be so inclined to say goodbye to XP. Having received one patch, it will always be hoped further ones will be released if a vulnerability is serious enough. Again, this could be good but I can't help thinking that it is time to leave XP behind. It's been supported for 12½ years. A long time for any OS. I can't think of any other platform where an OS has been supported for that length of time.

11-05-2014, 10:54	#7
mart44 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South of England Posts: 253	Re: What do I do when Windows XP ends? End of support doesn't mean end of support if Microsoft release an update after the deadline. The IE security patch for XP is good because it keeps those still using the OS safer. However, I think the release means people won't be so inclined to say goodbye to XP. Having received one patch, it will always be hoped further ones will be released if a vulnerability is serious enough. Again, this could be good but I can't help thinking that it is time to leave XP behind. It's been supported for 12½ years. A long time for any OS. I can't think of any other platform where an OS has been supported for that length of time.