Monday, April 28, 2014

I want an investigation. Why mention XP if Microsoft has abandoned all it's users?

James Vincent
Monday, 28 April 2014

...The company (click here) has issued a security advisory regarding the flaw and says that it is currently exploring ways to fix the vulnerability.

“On completion of this investigation, Microsoft will take the appropriate action to protect our customers, which may include providing a solution through our monthly security update release process, or an out-of-cycle security update, depending on customer needs,” wrote the company.

The flaw is particularly hazardous on computers running the recently-discontinued Windows XP operating system. Microsoft ended security support for the 12-year-old software in April, warning users that the lack of updates would put computers running XP at severe risk to hackers and viruses....

April 14, 2014
Stefanie Smith

...over 200 million users were still using Windows XP. (click here) Since then less than 2% of AVAST Windows XP users have parted ways with the operating system....

Windows 8 is for touch screens.

Windows 8.1 (click here)

$119.00
The new Windows 8.1 lets you watch movies or play games with Xbox, Skype with friends, access files anywhere with OneDrive, or find your next favorite app in the Windows Store.
Important: Windows 8.1 full version is for Windows 7 users only. Currently running Windows Vista or XP? First upgrade to Windows 8. Upon installation you can update to 8.1 for free.
Already running Windows 8? No need to buy Windows 8.1—you can update to Windows 8.1 for free through the Windows Store.


$23,800,000,000 - That would be the 'take' by Microsoft if everyone using XP bought 8.1. Not bad. Twenty-three billion US.