Can they afford this? (Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on 2014-08-28 09:53 (#2R4C) XP had been declared "EOLed" quite some time ago, but Microsoft had to extend the period many times. I'd not be surprised if the same happened with Windows 7 (unless they soon bring a Windows 9 that people actually like). Re: Can they afford this? (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2014-08-28 18:28 (#2RAW) Got citations on the "many times"?I knew of once that was a particularly problematic hole within a week or so of EOL, but nothing since then outside of support for those who pay (through the nose) for it, like the IRS (your tax dollars at work!).
Re: Can they afford this? (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2014-08-28 18:28 (#2RAW) Got citations on the "many times"?I knew of once that was a particularly problematic hole within a week or so of EOL, but nothing since then outside of support for those who pay (through the nose) for it, like the IRS (your tax dollars at work!).