Really? Because I can still buy a brand new computer with a brand new copy of XP, from Microsoft.
XP was the most reliable operating system from Microsoft, and I really don't like Windows 7. In this, I am not alone. I see absolutely no benefits in getting 7, and I have having to use it at work. I have found 7 to be less reliable, and more annoying to get simple stuff done. It really seems Microsoft keeps moving things around for no reason. The only thing I like about it is the improved task bar, and I can install that on XP (and have done.)
Firefox/Safari/Chrome/Opera still work ok on XP, Microsoft have just decided to leave XP alone.
I never said that you couldn't or shouldn't be running XP. What I said was that if you want the features and benefits that Microsoft offers with their new releases, you shouldn't be upset when they're not available for an almost 10 year old OS.
I'm glad you're able to still get stuff done on XP, but time is short and soon Microsoft will no longer be issuing security updates for XP. In a way, forcing most people to upgrade.
Actually, they probably won’t sell you a copy of XP, but I’m sure they’ll sell you a computer. They actually negotiated deals with OEMs to supply no-crapware versions of their computers for the stores.
IE6 and Windows XP are essentially the same age... Just as people need to upgrade their browser, they should be upgrading their OS.