JStyle

Is it just me or is everyone overlooking what actually constitutes the "need" for an upgrade? The underlying architecture and security of the platform itself is usually what limits the practicable support for updates over a long term period. My personal opinion... Microsoft, known with the largest footprint in the market must provide support for the consumer and (sadly) enterprise who have not taken a serious understanding to the need for upgrading past XP. It's unfortunate to note that around 1/3 of the global PC market is still using XP and either these individuals are budget strapped, lazy or perhaps simply uninformed of the security risks they pose. In any manner Microsoft must continue to be an ally in the consumer driven market by helping extend the support of an overused and outdated system - although this is seen as polite gesture and added value to those who invested in XP years ago, it's encouraging a bad security practice and false sense of security for the users who depend on it. Microsoft should have cut the cord to XP a lot sooner to be honest.