There are quite a number of operating systems in use today. Some use the
Linux system, a portion uses Mac systems, and the vast majority uses Windows as
their system of choice. Of the entire Windows version available, Windows XP was
unrivalled. It was the operating system widely perceived as the best of it all.
It was user-friendly and convenient when installing any program; this is
because many programs and software were developed with XP as its platform. In
fact, because it was so user-friendly that many are still going to use it even
after its end of service date. If you don’t scrutinize the previous statement,
you might think that it's not such a bad idea keeping this operating system for
your computer. After all, if it ain’t broke, why fix it, right? This is the
catch though, if it’s broke - no one’s going to bother helping you with it. No
one…The end of service encompasses cease of support and development for Windows
XP and all its programs and features. No more security updates onwards, and
because of this, Microsoft cannot and will not address any vulnerability on
your computer that might come henceforth. This is a cause of concern as hackers
will eventually find ways to wreak havoc on your system and will leave you
helpless with the situation. And when you do call Microsoft for tech support, you
might get the most condescendingly polite tree-word-reply --”Told you so.”
Also, since Windows XP will be phased out, software developers will not
use XP as their platform in creating a program or software. Imagine not being
able to install the latest version of Call of Duty merely because of
stubbornness. If one really doesn’t like the idea of migrating to the latest
Windows version, the price is really this steep. And how about certain drivers
of the devices installed on the computer? If the device installed goes haywire,
where will you get the drivers to fix them considering that the manufacturer
will not develop and provide the latest drivers for the device? Generic drivers
might be available but it’s not guaranteed to work.
At the end of the day, many felt “iffy” with the decision of Microsoft.
Some even felt “screwed” with what they have done, but it would be more
ludicrous to not follow suit. Migrating to another operating system would cost,
would take time, and would take much work; but it is something that needs to be
done. Conventional wisdom would entail all to follow and turn the other cheek
while those having the idiosyncrasy to defy would soon find out the bad choice
they have made - after they are in a hole of a computer-related and operating
system issue they have brought upon themselves.
Written and contributed by: Cherielyn Banac - Supportrix Tech Support Engineer
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