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On 3/11/14, 8:11 PM, wrote:
On Sun, 09 Feb 2014 23:22:19 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

For all of you Win XP fans, and I am one of them, you should know that
Microsoft is dropping support soon.

Another spin on this from one of my trade rags

XP, END OF AN ERA?

Embedded systems and devices based on Windows XP Embedded will soon be
facing the termination of Microsoft support. Unlike desktop systems,
embedded devices have been developed for dedicated applications that
are intended for life cycles of up to ten years or more. Many of these
systems have also undergone certification in certain specific
application areas and cannot simply adopt a new version of the OS
without a long, complex and costly recertification. Lacking Microsoft
support, there is still a strong need for support to delay end of life
for these devices in much the same sense that there are independent
vendors that offer such support for hardware components. In this case,
it will require companies stepping to the plate who can provide
ongoing support, maintenance and updates for XP Embedded-based
systems;

RTC Magazine, Tom Williams, editor-in-chief

Well, there you go...*You* can provide tech support for the dead OS.