In an interview with ZDNet , Windows communications director Jay Paulus explains that Windows XP was created at a time when security threats were "fundamentally different," making the operating system no longer able to keep up with modern demands.
«At this point there are so many things that need to be done to fix the system, that it is preferable to move to a different platform. Purely from a security standpoint».
"It's just a different era. Windows XP is very popular, and is still used by many users, but it's time to move beyond that."
Paulus also pointed out that "Windows XP has had an amazing evolution over the years, even though at first everyone hated the operating system. Just like it's happening now with Windows 8."
Windows XP currently holds a significant market share (28%), and is the second most widely used operating system worldwide, after Windows 7. However, Windows XP support officially ends on April 8, and users who are still using the 12-year-old operating system should clearly switch to a newer operating system within the next two months.
Source: secnews.gr
