Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 4th Jan 2006 12:45 UTC
"Microsoft set out to adopt a formal and rigid support lifecycle in 2002, back at a time when most analysts were expecting to see Windows Vista within a couple of years. My own point of view was that this lifecycle business had a lot to do with Microsoft's then-new volume licensing scheme, which among other things is oriented towards selling software subscriptions. If you're buying a subscription for software, you can see how lifecycle plans become important. However, delays in Windows Vista coupled with a questionable approach to 'consumer' products means that 2007 will carry a few surprises unless policy changes are made at Redmond."
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Less than a year to switch to Vista, if Vista is released this year 
EDIT: Another option would be to migrate to XP Pro (which seems to have it's lifespan extended) or Win2K3 Server (the latter one has some drawbacks for desktop use though - at least for ordinary users).
Edited 2006-01-04 13:57
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Or Windows Vista.