Windows XP support: Dutch government enters into multi-million euro deal with Microsoft

[anuseems]

Just a few days after the UK government signed a £5.548 million deal with Microsoft for a years worth of Windows XP support, the government of the Netherlands has signed another multi-million Euro deal with the company for continued support of its Windows XP systems, according to Dutch News.

As per the report, around 34000-40000 Dutch national government civil servants are still using Windows XP computers. The deal is expected to provide continued Windows XP support until all government PCs are migrated to a new system, which is due to happen in January 2015.

A similar deal between the software giant and the United Kingdom government is expected to see the former provide critical security updates for XP, Office 2003, and Exchange 2003 until April 8, 2015.

As of tomorrow, Microsoft will no longer support Windows XP for the general public. This means there will no longer be any updates or security patches for the OS, making it vulnerable to security threats. The company has urged XP users to migrate to a more recent supported operating system.

"It's really critical that consumers who still own Windows XP devices recognize that it's not just about upgrading to something new. This is about protecting your PC from security threats, especially if you are using the internet", said Jason Lim, Microsofts general manager of Windows business group.

On the other hand, ATM operators are considering a move to Linux, as it would give them more control over both hardware and software upgrade cycles. Around 95 percent of the automated teller machines around the globe are currently powered by Windows XP.

http://www.zdnet.com/dutch-government-pays-millions-to-extend-microsoft-xp-support-7000028116/

Edited April 7, 2014 by anuseems

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[tigertje]

They give millions to outdated software rather than to people who at a food bank run but that's really Dutch ostrich politics.

[ffi]

They give

millions to outdated software rather than to people who at a food bank run but that's really Dutch ostrich politics.

In stead of going to a food bank these lazy bums could go out and find a job or not smoke so much so they have more of my money to spend on tobacco, beers, flatscreens etc etc etc