Mark G. McCreary was quoted in The Associated
Press article, "End of Windows XP Support Spells Trouble
for Some." Full text can be found in the April 7, 2014, issue,
but a synopsis is noted below.
In a move some say could put everything from the
operations of heavy industry to the identities of ordinary people
in danger, Microsoft on Tuesday will end support for Windows XP, as
the company turns its focus to maintaining its newer operating
systems.
While users will still be able to use the operating system
after Tuesday, the company will no longer provide security updates,
issue fixes or offer online technical content updates.
According to Mark McCreary, small businesses could be
among the most affected by the end of support, because they
don't have the same firewalls and in-house IT departments that
larger companies are able to afford. And if they don't upgrade
and something bad happens, the company could be at risk for
lawsuits from customers.
