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Computerworld reports that Microsoft has extended mainstream support for Windows Server 2008 by 18 months



Microsoft has extended mainstream support for Windows Server 2008 by 18 months, and again reminded customers that the still-strong Windows XP will retire in April 2014.

Windows watcher Mary Jo Foley, a blogger for ZDNet, first reported the change.

Announced in the company's newest support lifecycle newsletter, the extension was triggered by standard practices at the Redmond, Wash. developer.
  Microsoft extends Windows Server 2008 support by 18 months