Microsoft addresses recent reports about the pending expiration of free XP support. The basic message seems to be, "nothing to see here":
Recently, Microsoft customers have had questions about the availability of support for Windows XP. Microsoft will continue to provide support for Windows XP until April 2014. The ongoing support for Windows XP is a reflection of Microsoft’s commitment to provide the highest level of support for all XP customers.
The Microsoft Support Lifecycle policy outlines three levels of support: Mainstream Support for the first five years of a product’s life, Extended Support for the next five years of a product’s life and Custom Support for the final five years of a product’s life. On April 14, 2009, Windows XP will transition from the Mainstream Support phase to the Extended Support phase, as planned and previously announced. Extended Support for Windows XP will be available until April 8, 2014.
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