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Windows 7 came out in 2009. I think that we can all agree that Microsoft's efforts are best reserved for innovation than supporting an 8 year old OS on the latest hardware.
Windows 7 came out in 2009. I think that we can all agree that Microsoft's efforts are best reserved for innovation than supporting an 8 year old OS on the latest hardware.
What's to support? Windows 7 and 8.1 already run on Skylake, and MS claimed support for Windows 7 until 2020. I see this as nothing more than more heavy handed tactics to get people on Windows 10. And did you already forget that XP was supported for 13 years?
The end of Microsoft "support" is something to be celebrated....and all the more reason to hold onto proven software that works. See these threads for examples of the "benefits" of Microsoft "support".......
This "support" charade has been emptying consumer pockets for 20 years and is nothing but a marketing gimmick. Heartening to see that a few more are catching on, but still puzzling that it has taken this long.
I guess your math checks out while your reading comprehension fails. The article said that full support for Windows 7 will end in 2017. Not 2016. It will be 8 years old at that point.
What's to support? Windows 7 and 8.1 already run on Skylake, and MS claimed support for Windows 7 until 2020. I see this as nothing more than more heavy handed tactics to get people on Windows 10. And did you already forget that XP was supported for 13 years?
I believe the key statement from the article is:
"Going forward, the company says that using the latest generation processors will always require the latest generation operating system."
This will allow Microsoft to reduce its support periods in the future. It's just the start of a larger initiative.
As you imply, the fact that Windows XP was supported for 13 years was a massive waste of resources. Microsoft needs to get out of that cycle. This is just the first step.
Microsoft has already said they will change their licensing strategy for operating systems in the future.
That being said, the good thing about Microsoft Windows is that it is extremely modular. Even when Microsoft ends support, you can still fix patches yourself.
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