No more security updates for xp in 2006, WTF!

Discussion in 'Security' started by Edz, Jan 5, 2006.

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    Edz, Jan 5, 2006 IP
  2. mdvaldosta

    mdvaldosta Peon

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    Yikes, that's interesting. I use Professional though so it's not as scary for me. So, umm that means if their's a security exploit M$ won't fix it?
     
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  3. Basoone

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    Maybe because of Long Horn :)
     
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  4. Edz

    Edz Peon

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    So what do i have to do now, buy the new longhorn or Vista?
    I heard this is only availble on new computer systems, does this mean i can't buy the new OS seperately or do i have to specifly buy a new computer.

    Ah man MS, what the hell are you doing to us:mad:
     
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  5. MattBeard

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    I think maybe you read it wrong - my reading is that there will be no new security updates for XP Home from 2007 onwards
     
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    #6
    I never really understood why anyone purchased home instead of professional in the first place unless that's what came bundled on the pc. I always saw home as being in the same vein as 'me'. Flashy but pointless.
     
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  7. Edz

    Edz Peon

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    Mattbeard wrote:
    I don't think so or did i? :confused:

    I got the xp package bundled with the purchase of my computer. So now i have to look for another OS type.

    What advice can you give me guys?
     
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  8. ServerUnion

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    I would really just wait to see what the market is like, you have a year...
     
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  9. Edz

    Edz Peon

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    Do i? Check what's been bolded ;)
     
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    #10
    One year should be more than enopugh time to upgrade to XP pro, or whatever OS is in lifecycle by that time. I wouldn't worry to much about it at this point.
     
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    tesla Notable Member

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    Of course Billy and the boys are leaving you in the dark. They're getting ready to switch to the new Windows Vista OS.
     
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  12. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    There aren't going to be any more security updates, because Microsoft has patched all possible security holes. haha
     
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    Doesn't MS give a 5 year life cycle to each OS now? I remember when win 98 stopped getting updates and I know a ton of people who still use it too :O
     
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