Microsoft dropping support for Windows 2000 and Windows XP SP2.

[Smith6612]

Just to give you all a heads up, in about a month Microsoft will be fully dropping support for Windows 2000, which was on extended support, and Windows XP SP2. If you are running Windows 2000, I suggest a move to Linux if it's possible for you to do so as PCs that old will probably not run Windows 7 all that good, and Windows XP isn't really on sale any more. If you're running SP2, shame on you as SP3 has been out for literally a year. Of course, if you wish to stay with Windows 2000, feel free, just keep tabs on your PC.

[krofunk]

...I guess I should update the home server.

I have/do use linux work stations - but I have never used a linux server...possibly the wrong place to ask but can you recommend a guide for setting up a linux server?

[alexandgruntz]

Hallelujah! Now all those stuck in the past will have to upgrade. :D

[techairlines]

I use Windows 7 (upgraded from Vista) on my desktop and I recently changed my XP Laptop to Ubuntu.

[mjserv]

good thanks to those who have macs

[Smith6612]

...I guess I should update the home server.

I have/do use linux work stations - but I have never used a linux server...possibly the wrong place to ask but can you recommend a guide for setting up a linux server?

I don't have any set in stone guide for setting up a Linux server, but if you know how to use the Terminal and can configure software through a command line, or perhaps editing it with a text editor it's all that is really needed to set up a server. Do some Googling around for the programs you wish to run and you should get everything from a "wget" address to how to configure the piece of software.

[lemon-tree]

Hallelujah! Now all those stuck in the past will have to upgrade. :D

To be honest, if people are that dedicated to one of these versions this probably isn't going to be what forces them to upgrade.

[redmoon22]

i think this is ok as long as the technology is under evolution..

[monkeymhz]

About time, I really don't know why people are so skiddish about upgrading some times.

[krofunk]

ok thanks I shall see how it goes!