Windows 10 in the Enterprise

Gregg Keizer comments on the changes which release Microsoft Windows 10 requires of enterprise networks. In the past, major changes in Windows occured only when a new version number was released; however, the new subscription model promotes frequent updates to the operating system, which shall require a nimble technology support team to deal with incompatibilities. Keizer quotes extensively from Gartner consultant Steven Kleynhans, who provides general recommendations for the compatibility testing process.

-DD

Leaving XP

I work at a night school. Many of the students are financially challenged, and in many cases the last computer they bought ran WindowsXP. As depicted in Howard Wen's presentation "Nine Reasons Users Won't Ditch Windows XP ," they have grown familiar with the interface and would be hard put to afford a new computer. What they don't realize is that without Microsoft support the antivirus companies will cease supporting XP as well, leaving these least saavy computer users with devices that are threat magnets.

-DD

WindowsXP Security Updates To Cease April, 2014

Gregg Keizer reports that "China Has a Massive Windows XP Problem." He notes that Microsoft is scheduled to stop providing security updates for WindowsXP in April, 2014.

-DD