Just in case there might be some misunderstanding with regard to this, MS
will stop providing Windows XP for purchase via retail and OEM channels in
June of this year; however, they will continue to provide "extended support"
for Windows XP into 2014. This typically means that they will continue to
provide security patches, as needed. I would think that you will be able to
continue to use Windows update, as usual, during this period of time.
MS intends to continue to make Windows Home available to manufacturers of
small laptops beyond June of 2008, into 2010, which suggests that support
for this OS may even continue longer than the current guidelines indicate.
http://www.dailytech.com/Microsoft+Extends+Sales+of+Windows+XP+Home+for+Lowcost+PCs+Until+2010/article11371.htm
John Sproule
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:03:01 -0400
From: Al Welch <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Sp1 & 2 downloads
With Windows XP being no longer supported soon, I would like to find the
service packs 1 & 2 for xp to keep for the future.
Looked on Microsoft Site but could not find............
Al Welch [log in to unmask]
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