after reviewing the ms website, i learned when distribution of 2003 ends...
how about security patches and service packs? is there a link to that info?
anyone heard from aaron?
Heard from Aaron? Sure, all the time. :)
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifepolicy
Quote23. How long will security updates be available?
Microsoft will provide security updates at no charge for most products as follows:
* Business and Development Software
Security updates are available on the Windows Update Web site to all customers until the end of the Extended Support phase at no additional cost for most products. That phase consists of five years of Mainstream Support plus five years of Extended Support. Security updates will apply only to the supported service packs for these products. Customers do not have to sign up for an Extended Support contract to receive security updates during the Extended Support phase. For more information about the support timeline for a specific product, visit the Select a Product for Lifecycle Information site (products listed by Product Family) or the Support Lifecycle Index site.
* Consumer, Hardware, and Multimedia products
Security updates will be available through the end of the Mainstream Support phase to customers at no additional cost for most products. Security updates will apply only to the supported service packs for these products. For more information about the support timeline for a specific product, visit the Select a Product for Lifecycle Information site (products listed by Product Family) or the Support Lifecycle Index site.