XP Supported Longer Than Vista?

Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 by El Guru in CyberNet, Microsoft, Vista, Windows

About a month ago I wrote about Windows XP Support Continuing until 2014. Tonight on CybertNet , Ryan pointed out that the Microsoft Support Lifecycle site indicates Microsoft will end support for Windows Vista Ultimate Edition in 2012.

Huh?! This does not make sense how can the older Windows XP be supported two years longer then the just released Windows Vista? Is this old information? Is Microsoft trying to see if we are paying attention? Or could it be an indication that there will be another Windows operating system (Vienna/Windows 7) by 2012? Not really sure what to think at this point, other than this is yet another reason for me not to get Windows Vista.

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  2. Clock IT Up says:

    Microsoft Continue To Support Windows XP

    Low end PC’s still seem to be unable to fully make use of the new Microsoft Windows Vista operating system where Windows XP is the only other Microsoft alternative.
    The new extremely popular ASUS Eee PC, now available with Windows XP due to the h…

  3. […] “I was just reading your coverage of Bill Veghte’s letter to customers and wanted to clarify one point with you.  The reason for the letter was not to announce any new information but to share information that has already been communicated to the media directly to customers.  The support date of April 2014 was set in January of 2007, I’ve seen news coverage on-line which goes back as far as Jan 14, 2007.  ( I would note that one of your own links supports this: https://ffextensionguru.wordpress.com/2007/02/28/xp-supported-longer-than-vista/)” […]

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