For Windows XP, the end is nigh, and that’s good - Business - The Boston Globe

The end of an era

"The retirement of Windows XP is the best news for computer makers in years. Sales of PCs have been on the decline since 2012, and the trend is expected to continue, as more people rely on tablets and smartphones. Despite that, Hewlett-Packard Co. has reported an increase in personal computer revenues, thanks to XP upgrades. 

For many users, XP seems as reliable as my old Ford Taurus. But it’s really more like the Ford Pinto, that 1970s car with a bad habit of bursting into flames. And the fire department’s about to close. Time to move on."

For Windows XP, the end is nigh, and that’s good - Business - The Boston Globe