RE XP or 2000

[Patricia M Godfrey pmgodfrey@xxxxxxxx]

Harry wrote:
≪wouldn't it be easy for them (and good public relations) to then post
on their website the de-activator patch for the no-longer-supported
software?≫
Sure it would. It would be _wonderful._ But if you entertain any serious
expectation that Gates and Co. (or any other Very Big Corporation) is
going to do anything like that anytime before the Kalends of Greece,
well, maybe I can interest you in a nice bridge over the East River? Or
some prime development lots in Florida (grin)? In your dreams, Harry.
Patricia