“Its not, providing *only* security patches while other produces like IE dont get updated is not full support. Bug Fixes, component updates `, and security fixes make for support.” - N3WBI3
And I was pretty clear about why I think the fact MS has shut down Dell or other PC vendors from selling with XP installed was important.
“If I had a shop with 100 desktops and I had to buy five more (from dell for example) I now can not have a homogeneous desktop environment *unless* I buy XP from a third party (like cdw). Companies dont replace their entire desktop environment in one shot they evergreen out over the course of quarters if not years.” - N3WBI3
Will the next ie be release for XP? what about media player? These are serious issues that can, in effect, force an upgrade.
Another perfect example of the linux lies, took me literally about 15 seconds to find XP boxes on Dell’s website. Go to Dell.com, highlight Desktops, select Small Business. There on the left, you see Windows Vista (11 choices) and Windows XP (11 choices). Here’s the link:
http://www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/desktops?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd
The other link I already gave from Microsoft said XP mainstream support goes till April 2009 and extended support till April 2014. Why you think your BS won’t be exposed in about 3 mouse clicks is beyond me, but that’s all it ever takes.