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Windows XP and the Future of the Desktop
Microsoft support for Windows XP officially ends on April 8, 2014. After that date there will be no new security updates, non-security hotfixes, and no free or paid support options for XP. Here are resources from ZDNet and TechRepublic to help you navigate the transition.

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Windows XP: What to expect once Microsoft shuts down support
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Research: 37 percent continuing with Microsoft XP post support
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Executive's guide to the end of Windows XP support (free ebook)
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Microsoft: Why the Windows XP show is finally over
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Windows XP and Windows 8: The worst possible combination for Microsoft
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The History of Windows: A timeline
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Windows XP end-of-life migration guide
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Preparing for a brave new world without Windows XP support
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Where can you go next after Windows XP?
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eXPropriation: Repurposing old XP hardware