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Re: [LUG] OT: Advice for Windows XP Users

 
What's also interesting is the increasing evidence that hackers are preparing for a major attack on XP machines once support finishes - and it's likely they have a bunch of unused exploits waiting for the day they're safe to deploy them knowing they'll never be patched.

This isn't Microsoft's fault, they've already given support way beyond what may have been expected; although perhaps an easier upgrade path (and simpler licencing) would have encouraged more systems to have been replaced.

Just one of the articles; but there's a lot more out there.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/internet-security/10534462/End-of-Windows-XP-support-will-be-starting-pistol-for-hackers.html

Statistically, whilst focus is diverted to XP exploiting, us elsewhere may be safer for a little while... :)


On 29 March 2014 13:02, Julian Hall <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi All,

Sort of 'on topic' I received this in my email just now:

'Microsoft will soon stop supporting Windows XP!

As a user of RegCure Pro we wanted to let you know about the upcoming retirement of Windows XP. As of April 8, 2014, Microsoft will no longer help Windows XP users with security and performance issues.

If you do not want to upgrade to Windows 8 at this time, here are some options in order to keep your PC running smoothly:

- Install a virtual machine on your current computer
- Switch to the Linux operating system
- get Reimage'

I like the second option and it's nice to see a company advocating sensible solutions to those who need/want to keep Windows XP running.

Kind regards,

Julian

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