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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Member since:2005-06-29
Member since:2005-06-29
I believe it can by the product key. However, he makes a valid point that supporting XP Home is essentially free if you're already supporting XP Pro. You need one more test machine.
I imagine they'll give a one year stay of execution closer to the line after they've scared a few people into considering an immediate upgrade to Vista upon release.
This wouldn't be such a big deal if it weren't for the general lack of security of the system (make whatever excuse you want for it, it's not a safe system to operate for a year without updates).
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2005-11-10
Amazing to think that two bytes (and £100) makes the difference between support being dropped very premature and not (XP PRO)
It's amazing the world puts up with it at all :/