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Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 98 and Windows ME from as soon as July 11 - in a move that forces computer users to join the XP revolution. The software maker says it will retire public and technical support, including security updates, for all editions of ’98 and Millennium seven days from today. Support for XP Service Pack 1 will follow suit, to be discontinued on October 10, with no incident support options or security updates available thereafter. All users were advised to freely upgrade to XP Service Pack 2, with those on its predecessor told they are foregoing “enhanced computer security.” A similar yet more explicit security threat is the reason for retiring Windows ’98 & Millennium from service, as Microsoft explained. “Microsoft is retiring support for these products because they are outdated and can expose customers to security risks,” the company said. “We recommend that customers who are still running Windows 98 or Windows Me upgrade to a newer, more secure Microsoft operating system, such as Windows XP, as soon as possible.” Its explanation added that XP2 users report “improved security, richer functionality, and increased productivity.” For businesses, Microsoft has agreed to make Custom Support Agreements (CSA) “under qualified conditions…for eligible enterprise customers.” The Redmond-based company’s motivation behind the dual announcements was hinted at in notes to enterprise users. “CSA customers are also encouraged to consider migrating to Windows Vista as part of their migration plan,” Microsoft said. Companies more likely to qualify for a CSA will typically have “a detailed migration plan moving them for Windows XP SP1 to the latest operating system,” it added. Jul 4, 2006 Email this article Printer friendly page Previous Page
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