Despite the fact that Microsoft has terminated support for Windows Server, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands to millions of personal machines still using the operating system. Is it possibly detrimental for a business if a vendor discontinues support for a component of its software or hardware?

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Despite the fact that Microsoft has terminated support for Windows Server, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands to millions of personal machines still using the operating system. Is it possibly detrimental for a business if a vendor discontinues support for a component of its software or hardware?

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