Today@Dal

Microsoft has announced that as of April, 2014, all support for the Windows XP operating system will be retired.
 
What does this mean for you?
 
· ITS will no longer support Windows XP computers as of September 2013.  
· Any Windows XP computers will have a DNR (do not resuscitate) status.
· At the end of March 2014, all computers with Microsoft XP will need to be removed from the university network.
 
Why are we doing this?
 
· When Microsoft announces retired support for an operating system, security updates will no longer be sent. That will pose an unacceptable security threat to our network.
 
What are we doing to help?
 
· ITS has begun the process of helping departments identify and transition from Windows XP. This planning will include an identification of XP computers, options for replacement and leasing options.
· Departments with a significant number of XP computers will be contacted by Client Services in the coming months.
· If you would like more info, please call Client Services at 494-3834, or email us at client.services@dal.ca.