I'm about to buy a new laptop and Desktop, and thyey have to last about 2 years before replacement. Is Windows XP going to be phased out soon with the release of Vista? The two machines I'm looking at are both XP equipped and I don't want to have to fork out for a Vista upgrade in a years time.
Thanks
2007-02-27 20:54:11 · 8 answers · asked by Steven N 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Direct from Microsoft.....(five years of Mainstream Support (until April 2009) and five years of Extended Support, (which would be April 2014))
Microsoft Announces Extended Support for Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft adds the Extended Support phase to two consumer products, providing customers with an additional five years of support.
REDMOND, Wash. — Jan. 24, 2007
Who: Microsoft Corp.
What: Today, Microsoft is announcing the addition of an Extended Support phase for the Windows® XP Home Edition and Windows XP Media Center Edition operating systems, providing consumers with an additional phase of support.
five years of Mainstream Support (until April 2009) and five years of Extended Support, (which would be April 2014)
From:http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/jan07/01-24ExtendedSupportWindowsMA.mspx?source=rss&WT.dl=0
All dates subject to change.
2007-02-27 21:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows XP is still going to be around for several years. Traditionally operating systems have been around long after a newer version is available, and the significant upgrading required to run Vista will probably prolong XP's existence.
For many people having a Vista-compliant machine means buying a new one, and having to use different softwares than they are accustomed to due to compatability issues.Not everyone will be running out to get Vista tomorrow.
2007-02-28 05:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering they still support windows 2000 pro, xp is going to be around for a long time to come. In order for companies to upgrade to vista, they would also have to upgrade a lot of hardware and they won't be doing that anytime soon. (too expensive) So your safe to purchase an xp product.
2007-02-28 05:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by tw0cl0n3m3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows XP is a commercial product. Phasing out simply means from the time they decide they will not add any updates to the existing software. However the OS can remain functional as long as there are other softwares running on it. We should not let our actions decided by the whims of manufacturers. Think of it as a car. You can use the car as long as the sapres and the repair service is available even if the manufacturer has stopped making it.
2007-02-28 05:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
XP will not be phased out for a long time, as all the businesses and schools etc will have to upgrade to Vista before it does, and this will take a long time.
Don't worry
2007-02-28 05:42:02 · answer #5 · answered by eSlide 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judging by the way Micro$oft is currently working id say your looking at about 5-8 years before they phase XP out.
2007-02-28 04:58:30 · answer #6 · answered by jackfrost_y2k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it will be eventually, but like most operating systems, they are supported for about 5 years then, new machines wont allow them to run like Windows 95/98
programs wrote now need 2000/XP however will be re-written to use vista in coming months
i wud just make sure your machines compatiable, but wudnt worry
2007-02-28 04:59:52 · answer #7 · answered by robbo1974 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u mean like the windows updates? if so then you still can download the security updates etc. fom microsoft untill they cut the xp support which probbally won't be any time soon
2007-02-28 04:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋