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Microsoft ends support for Windows XP

200px-Windows_logo_-_2002.svgIs your library still using Windows XP? If so, it might be time to think about replacing it. As of April 8th, 2014, Microsoft will no longer be supporting it or patching any newly discovered flaws. Without patches, “these systems are going to be ripe for exploitation” says Peter Bright of Ars Technica

For those on the hunt for a new machine, CNET has some laptop ideas, but others might need new desktops. What is your library doing about replacing its Windows XP machines?