vissha Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Microsoft will stop providing support for Windows XP in April 2014, but many consumers still prefer to stick to the 11-year-old operating system rather than upgrade to a newer software.That will eventually happen, Microsoft CFO Peter Klein said at the Goldman Sachs technology conference, but instead of switching to Windows 8, most of them will actually pick Windows 7.Enterprises, on the other hand, are the ones that will go for Windows 8, as the new operating system comes with a great pack of features aimed at this particular consumer sector.The bad thing for Microsoft is that Windows XP is losing users at a very slow pace, with recent statistics revealing that XP remains the second most popular operating system in the world, with a market share that’s very close to the one of Windows 7.Source: Forbes, Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamkutopolowk Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 XP move to Se7en :showoff: thank you for news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shought Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 It's because XP simply works. Sure, it's outdated now, but for the vast majority of users it's still sufficient. Not that I wouldn't advise everyone to switch to Windows 7 (except for PCs which don't meet the hardware requirements obviously), but XP was and still is a solid OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Microsoft has announced that it will end support for the RTM version of Windows 7 on April 9, 2013, two years after the release of the first service pack for the OS.DONT FORGET ABOUT THIS TOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2ms Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 It's because XP simply works. Sure, it's outdated now, but for the vast majority of users it's still sufficient.Not that I wouldn't advise everyone to switch to Windows 7 (except for PCs which don't meet the hardware requirements obviously), but XP was and still is a solid OS.The reason to upgrade is simple... security. Windows Vista and beyond included new security systems that XP lacks. It has been patch.. but the design flaws will be forever there. So if you care a little about your privacy and security, then you should upgrade.. otherwise spammers, spyware and malware companies will thank you, and you won't even know why. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ande Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 So many govt. institutions are still using XP, it's big step to upgrade 11,810,490 PCs,also having in mind that many govt. computer are very oldit's big investment not just in buying licenses but also computers with Windows 7 minimal/recommended requirements.Installing OS and additional sofware and making sure that software made for specific institution is compatible.Why spend so much money, energy and time when Windows XP can still do the job.Since they use or Symantec or McAfee I'd say malware area is pretty much covered, it's not like Windows 7 will prevent malware on its own.If someone is targeting govt. machines, having 7 or XP doesn't play big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 That will eventually happen, Microsoft CFO Peter Klein said at the Goldman Sachs technology conference, but instead of switching to Windows 8, most of them will actually pick Windows 7.True - but, they may possibly not have the choice at that point-in-time (even ATM, Purchasers of new system have some vestige of a choice only if they do not buy laptops - unfortunately, all laptops come pre-installed with Windows 8, UEFI & GPT.) :thumbsdown:Enterprises, on the other hand, are the ones that will go for Windows 8, as the new operating system comes with a great pack of features aimed at this particular consumer sector.False, out-of-the-box, Windows 8 is unsuitable for Enterprise deployment - unless, the concerned SysAdmin is capable of tweaking it comprehensively WRT work-flow and aesthetics, as well. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zex Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Major reason for not upgrading is Hardware requirement. Micr0s0ft fails to realize that there are a lot of people with older hardware.Also people are used to it and don't want to bother upgrading.Windows XP UI + Windows 8 Speed/Optimizations = Would make Win XP users to upgrade :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Major reason for not upgrading is an utter lack of competency and resourcefulness - once those 2 essential qualities are developed (if at all they are permitted to be developed,) one will even beg, borrow or steal the hardware (in case one cannot afford it.).Recently, I came across somebody at the Board, claiming to have a background of 34 years of Windows computing, behind him - was sorry to find the Bloke at a complete loss on how to even theme Windows 8.This is the plight of Users, today - sadly, most of them eventually embrace technology not due to their competency and resourcefulness but, simply because Microsoft tightens the lasso around their testicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganxxta Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Enterprises, on the other hand, are the ones that will go for Windows 8, as the new operating system comes with a great pack of features aimed at this particular consumer sector. :huh: I believe there is a NOT missing.Otherwise that makes absolutely no sense at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plupy Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 i cant think of a single new feature micro$oft has added to its OS post XP :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted February 15, 2013 Administrator Share Posted February 15, 2013 i cant think of a single new feature micro$oft has added to its OS post XP :shttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_Vistahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_7https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 i cant think of a single new feature micro$oft has added to its OS post XP :sHave you just been out of a coma, lately??? <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plupy Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 i cant think of a single new feature micro$oft has added to its OS post XP :shttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_Vistahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_7https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_8only cosmetic changes no real features though ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted February 16, 2013 Administrator Share Posted February 16, 2013 i cant think of a single new feature micro$oft has added to its OS post XP :shttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_Vistahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_7https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_8only cosmetic changes no real features though ;)I know you are referring to real or backend changes/features here. Which I assure you, is a long list. I can go on for days with new backend features in all the three OSes after XP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallon Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 News:Microsoft doubles support lifespan for consumer Windows 7, VistaWill patch Windows 7 until 2020, Vista until 2017http://http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224434/Microsoft_doubles_support_lifespan_for_consumer_Windows_7_Vista/http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/search/default.aspx?alpha=windows+7/There you have some good news. People could only line up win7 enterprise until now, which already was supported until 2020. Now Windows 7 Ultimate has the same date.Microsoft has announced that it will end support for the RTM version of Windows 7 on April 9, 2013, two years after the release of the first service pack for the OS.DONT FORGET ABOUT THIS TOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck_kent Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Enterprises, on the other hand, are the ones that will go for Windows 8, as the new operating system comes with a great pack of features aimed at this particular consumer sector.I believe the otherwise. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDistortions Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I continue to use XP for my printing needs. My particular printer driver does not work with Win 7 or Vista (nor i can find an update that would work). For everything else i use Windows 7. I don't plan on upgrading for quite some time but i will continue to check out new OS releases as they come out.Like people have said if it works then why replace it? Just because MS won't support it anymore doesn't mean that programmers will automatically drop support on it. Heck does anyone still use Win 95 or 98? MS should know that not everyone will care about the latest and greatest. People who know how to program will most likely keep their existing OS over wanting to upgrade to the latest. They might get a new system with the latest OS installed to get familiar with the latest but overall upgrading can be expensive when your a company that has thousands of desktops, having to upgrade each one then getting licenses for each OS can be pretty expensive. It is better to keep what you have and upgrade as your systems die out one by one then all at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Some guys deserve to downgrade to Windows 95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiPirate Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Very true. Major reason for not upgrading is Hardware requirement. Micr0s0ft fails to realize that there are a lot of people with older hardware.Also people are used to it and don't want to bother upgrading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Those who do not bother upgrading old hardware deserve to be shafted - Microsoft supported XP for over a decade (still continue to support them.)After being shafted, I don't see the reason why such an aggrieved User needs to complain at this thread - c'mon 12 years is a lot of support time from Microsoft to XP. Most rigs don't last that long, either.Edit:Another important fact - the continued support from any Manufacturer towards old hardware is cross subsidized from the Users and/or Purchasers of new Hardware, like me and others.Those who cannot afford new hardware have my sympathies - but, those who do not bother deserve to be shafted. :thumbsdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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