[Mannaggia l'America]

When that day comes, XP Home users may feel left out in the cold, because they will no longer qualify for security updates, and will not be able to purchase support from Microsoft.

How many people with XP Home actually call and pay Microsoft for support? My bet is "not many".

Also expect that MS will extend availability of security updates for XP Home. They almost always extend the end of support dates.

[Howlin]

How many people with XP Home actually call and pay Microsoft for support? My bet is "not many".

I did that once, years ago; how long can you listen to Neil Young on Muzak?

[Doohickey]

Make no mistake, this is just more Microsoft hate spew. There's a reason Home is cheaper than Professional, and it isn't sunk costs like the DS client, policy engine or RDP.

Does the other think he can call Dell after five years and get support on his broke-dick PIII 866? If the idiot author wanted to ever provide the appearance of not having an ABM bias, he'd demand that OEMs provide certificates for free OS upgrades.

Almost every tech thread degenerates into a Microsoft hate-fest. I'm sick of it and pay scant attention to them nowadays because of it.

Think different? Get root? Get bent.