Conclusion
Microsoft's lifecycle support policies are well defined. If you can live with the Redmond company's five-year horizon, when much of the support for its products ends, you can persevere. If not, other vendors can offer you a much longer window.
Brian Livingston is the author of 10 books on Microsoft Windows and editorial director of WindowsSecrets.com. Send story ideas to him via his contact page.
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