Windows XP is on its last legs

On April 8, Windows XP will reach its end of life after a nearly 13-year run, and Microsoft will discontinue support for the PC operating system. The software giant even has a dedicated page on its website with a countdown ticker and information on effects of the upcoming expiration.

Many might ask: So what? Who would still be running a 12-year-old operating system? More than you probably think. Windows XP has the second largest desktop operating system install base in the world, behind only Windows 7. It is a fairly significant share, too — nearly 30 percent of the desktop market, according to web analytics and market research firm Net Applications.


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