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Microsoft Kills Support For XP SP2
Trailrunner7 writes "Microsoft's announcement this week that it is preparing to end support for machines running Windows XP SP2 not only represents a challenge for the thousands of businesses still running SP2, but also is the end of an era for both Microsoft and its customers. It wasn't until 2004 that the final release of XP SP2 hit the streets, but when it did, it represented a huge step forward in security for Windows users. It wasn't necessarily the feature set that mattered as much as the fact that the protections were enabled by default and taken out of the users' hands."
XP Pro SP1 was the last of their junk I will ever buy. It actually was pretty good for me until SP2 came along and even that wasn't too bad at first, but eventually, because I couldn't keep up with the updates on my 56K line, it got beyond fixing. Even fresh installs didn't work unless I left the update cycle behind (what a concept!). I have never been able to get it up to SP3 level. It amazes me how folks keep clamoring for more of this junkware from u$oft, crapple and others that forces the customer to follow the manufacturer's business plan, OR ELSE! Thankfully I can still say effum! and build my own box with what I want running on it. I have to accommodate my customer's business plans and needs or die...how do these guys get away with reversing the relationship and make billions?