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Computer Help and Support

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2. Some organizations can get special support contracts with Microsoft.

Wed Dec 16, 2015, 01:56 PM

Dec 2015

As I understand it, MS does still support and release updates for XP, but only for those companies or orgs that have special contracts.

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Windows XP spotted on Royal Navy's spanking new aircraft carrier [View all] Denzil_DC Dec 2015 OP

It is possible that some controls software they are using still requires XP liberal N proud Dec 2015 #1

Many years ago I had a client... TreasonousBastard Dec 2015 #6

I agree Mnpaul Dec 2015 #8

I used to have my office PC set to display the OS2 Screen on bootup. lpbk2713 Dec 2015 #3

Should have gone for DOS 3.1. Denzil_DC Dec 2015 #4

US Navy paid millions to stay on Windows XP Historic NY Dec 2015 #5

IIRC the Air Force was still buying... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2015 #7