http://arstechnica.com/information-...ish-governments-pay-to-keep-windows-xp-alive/
Anyone still use XP?
Anyone still use XP?
...I have no idea what I just read.Well considering important government software like the systems the NHS runs on I know why they haven't upgraded because updating those current softwares / making a new system for all of those services because of switching an os is definitely more expensive than paying Microsoft
Britts just threw 9,1million € for updates to 30 000 outdated systems for undefined period of time. That's money thrown down the gutter considering the upgrade is coming in few years time no matter what. It's just shows that not a single *dance* is given how efficient these public sectors are. More expensive to upgrade? No my little friend, THIS is expensive.
source: wpBut the U.S. government isn't alone -- around the world, other governments have hit a similar problem. The Guardian reports that both the British and Dutch governments are paying millions of dollars to Microsoft for an extended year of support.
Yes very conspiracy. Such greed.Microsoft, is just a bunch of money grabbing crocks.
I think they have agreements with the hardware company's to make older systems obsolete, replace with latest OS, and new hardware, am I wrong?..
You're wrong.Microsoft, is just a bunch of money grabbing crocks.
I think they have agreements with the hardware company's to make older systems obsolete, replace with latest OS, and new hardware, am I wrong?..
Windows 3.1 = tank of all windows!!!!Windows 98 all the way!
Too true!Windows 3.1 = tank of all windows!!!!
Probably wrong to say they should be forced too, I'm not a lawyer, but I read they have made a deal to offer paid support, cost about $200.00 per computer, for big company s, but not for the average consumer. If they are going to still make XP security updates/patch's for big business, there's no reason in my mind, they can't offer people some kind of paid update at the same time, for small business, or consumers..