Doomsday: Windows XP End of Support
Doomsday, the beginning of the end, there are many words which can describe what is to come from the end of support for one of the most widely used Computer Operating Systems in the world; windows XP. The software was introduced almost twelve years ago, and it still remains relevant, and regarded highly by many today (“A History of Windows”). With the announcement of software giant Microsoft’s end of support date, those using the operating system Windows XP will no longer receive security patches, support, or helpful assistance ("Support for Windows XP for Enterprise Business Is Ending"). Should Microsoft be obligated to continue support the more than decade old software, or are they making the right decision by pulling the plug on Windows XP?
By the end of the late 1990’s Microsoft was on fire selling a wide variety of operating systems, and productivity software. By late 2001 the software company was ready to introduce a new operating system centered on stability, security, and a refreshing design that would appeal to the masses (“A History of Windows”). Windows XP was introduced to consumers on October 25th, 2001, based on the architecture of the previous operating system, Windows 2000, only this time much more polished (“A History of Windows”). It was one of the first Microsoft OS’s to offer consumer friendly features like, Windows Movie Maker, a software allowing users to create home videos, and Windows Media Player which created a multimedia center for watching movies, and listening to music (“A History of Windows”).
Not only did it boast futuristic features for regular users, it also appealed to the corporate market, as it was the very first Microsoft operating system that s...
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...nced announcements; the company should not be obligated to maintain the Operating System any longer.
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