I was just reading Byron Acohido’s writeup on Microsoft ending security support for patches for Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows 2000. Now as I work for a vendor myself I completely understand why Microsoft is going EOL (or is it EOS for end-of-support?? I forget…) for these operating systems – better, more robust OS choices exist and no company has unlimited resources to support application and technologies that have seen better days.
I get that, I really do. I do, however, think some larger issues certainly loom:
1. Legacy applications that will not run on higher patch builds Google search skills – but let’s also be honest: its WAY easier to own an older unpatched build especially when all the vulnerabilities that XP Service Pack 2 and Windows 2000 have are so well documented and available. Malware also tends to be fairly backwards compatible in many cases.
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It's an old work laptop, a Dell, running XP Pro with Service Pack 2. It's very bloated with lots of unused apps and files all over the place,
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It is compatible with Microsoft's Flight Simulator X SP2 software. This add-on comes in a CD-ROM media format. This particular add-on holds the distinction
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Packs for Windows Vista before WU will offer Service Pack 2 for installation. Windows Live Essentials 2011 cannot be installed on Windows XP computers.” |
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2. Windows XP SP2 (2004) -- There are those who would argue that Windows XP SP2 is too good, and those folks would be the marketing honchos at Microsoft. |
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"Over the summer, we just had a round of 'firefighting,' where we had a bunch of Windows XP SP2 machines that had to get upgraded to Service Pack 3 because |
@ I m running XP still on one lappy, due dos. Its still on service pack 2. The other 2 been fail. They had more bugs than content
Where you stay? Lol RT @: @ .youu can have mine, ii bought a pack but ii only smoked 2 xp ii dont like stogies..
@ .youu can have mine, ii bought a pack but ii only smoked 2 xp ii dont like stogies..
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