[Hexus] Windows XP will continue to get security updates in China

[KakaoDj]

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Why don't you die already, XP?  <_<

 

 

Microsoft confirmed Sunday that it is making an exception to the end of extended support for Windows XP in China. PC World reports that Microsoft is partnering with several Chinese internet firms to provide updates and support for the aging OS in that country – past the 8th April deadline. Meanwhile there has been speculation that Microsoft is prepping a version of Windows 8.1 that will be distributed for free. The 'Windows 8.1 with Bing' OS could be used to make 'Bingbooks' at Chomebook rivalling prices suggests The Inq.

 

China contains lots of PCs with Windows XP on them. It is apparently widely pirated and installed upon nearly 60 per cent of the systems which connect to the internet in China. As well as the piracy problem there is a big security problem though, as 70 per cent of the computers sporting Windows XP haven't ever patched their systems with Windows Update in the past 13 years, according to Microsoft.

 

[_ASSASSIN_]

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Why don't you die already, XP?  <_<

not every country has access to the latest stuff yo.

[Paralectic]

LOL!

[nsyedhasan]

Why don't you die already, XP?  <_<

XP is the best OS after Windows 7.

[Moredeath]

This just shows that if it aint broke dont fix it lol

[qwertywarrior]

too afraid to lose its market share to linux

[KakaoDj]

XP is the best OS after Windows 7.

I agree, i use it for old games. But it still needs to go away for security reasons.

[acidydragon]

It should probably go away, but if they haven't updated XP for 13 years, they aren't going to update to windows 8 either, for the same reasons.

[ANUPLUCIFERGAMER]

Good that it isn't the same here! But I've heard people saying XP is better for games! Even a IT professional! Is it true? Some games don't even support the OS!

[ViruZ_HUN]

WindowZ XP BEZT!

[antoainb]

too afraid to lose its market share to linux

 

*ahem true *ahem

[ZetZet]

Dump that shit and use Linux. God damn, it's like driving a car from 1940. 

Now you see that would be classic. You should've said 1990- that would be trash can.

[Fetzie]

If they haven't ever installed security patches, why would they start now?

[sof006]

not every country has access to the latest stuff yo.

If they've pirated it.. I'm pretty sure they have access to it. 

[_ASSASSIN_]

If they've pirated it.. I'm pretty sure they have access to it. 

lol true

[JAKEBAB]

not every country has access to the latest stuff yo.

But its china they like make everything!!!!!

[mr moose]

This move has virtually nothing to do with Linux and everything to do with image,  MS recognise that china will not be upgrading their OS any time soon and if they want majority of China to keep using their products then they need to meet the market where its at, for china with such a high piracy rate the market is cheap and seeing as most haven't done security updates this indicates that they either have their own security measures or its not major concern for them.