Despite the fact that Microsoft has discontinued support for Windows Server, it is believed that hundreds of thousands to several million personal computers are still using the operating system. Is it potentially harmful for a company if a vendor stops providing support for a portion of the company's software or hardware?

Despite the fact that Microsoft has discontinued support for Windows Server, it is believed that hundreds of thousands to several million personal computers are still using the operating system. Is it potentially harmful for a company if a vendor stops providing support for a portion of the company's software or hardware?

Fundamentals of Information Systems

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Author:Ralph Stair, George Reynolds

Publisher:Ralph Stair, George Reynolds

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