Windows XP to be Supported Until 2014
June 26, 2008 – 10:48 amIf you are worried that Windows XP support will start to take a nosedive after the June 30th date when XP will only be available on new select laptops and PCs only, Microsoft has some reassuring words for you. “Yes, you will continue to be supported.” Microsoft has announced plans to keep XP owners happy and supported for almost another 6 years.
According to a letter released from Bill Veghte, Microsoft Microsoft Senior VP, Windows XP will continue to be supported and will include “security updates” and “other critical updates” until April of 2014.
Veghte also assures that for those not ready to upgrade to Windows Vista, can still get XP even after June 30th, when Microsoft will no longer sell Windows XP directly to major PC manufacturers. The letter sites an example that business owners of new Vista computers can take advantage of downgrade rights that will permit licensed users to install Windows XP and upgrade later to Vista when they are ready.
Source:geek.com
