RE: Support of XP

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle/default.mspx
Windows Life-Cycle Policy
Published: October 15, 2002 | Updated: February 28, 2007


"Jill" wrote:

> Hi
> Does anyone know when microsoft will totally stop issuing updates for XP.
> Have heard its 2 years from now which is a bit unfair for those who have
> only just purchased PC with XP installed
> My nephew is considering bying PC but not sure whether to go for XP or Vista
> Any advice appreciated
> Jill

Thanks TaurArian but this is confusing

http://support.microsoft.com/lifecyc...t.aspx?p1=3221

When will we stop getting updates and when will XP become obselete like
windows 98

"TaurArian" wrote:

> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle/default.mspx
> Windows Life-Cycle Policy
> Published: October 15, 2002 | Updated: February 28, 2007
>
>
> "Jill" wrote:
>
> > Hi
> > Does anyone know when microsoft will totally stop issuing updates for XP.
> > Have heard its 2 years from now which is a bit unfair for those who have
> > only just purchased PC with XP installed
> > My nephew is considering bying PC but not sure whether to go for XP or Vista
> > Any advice appreciated
> > Jill