Why choose? 😍

Dunno what made you think people aren’t happy he was murdered. I’m quite pleased that he got what was coming to him. He has destroyed countless families and relationships. The only injustice is that we can’t reanimate his corpse and kill him again.

IPv6 blows. A.k.a. how to solve a network issue in the dumbest way possible.

Fuck me, there is absolutely nothing to be gained by going IPv6 in your local network. That’s just stupid.

This is an exercise in wankery.

I offer Brian my most shallow of thoughts and prayers, and my heartfelt condolences to the families and individuals that have been brought to ruin by his unchecked greed and corruption.

Get fucked, Brian.

“politicians and pundits” a.k.a. random accounts on xitter with 5 followers.

A.k.a. “people are saying” = a random account on xitter said…

I have a copy of every dragnet ever (I think), x minus one, lum and Abner, and Hopalong Cassidy. If need be, I can put them somewhere for you.

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Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you: Perfection

Bernie did not “betray” anyone, fuck off with that horseshit.

I don’t think I could ever be quick with you

God I missed seeing you in my feed ❤️

Based upon your responses here, I don’t believe you. But at the end of the day, you can run whatever you like, but don’t encourage others to take stupid and unnecessary risks.

Also, you yourself should consider Linux, specifically Zorin OS. I am 90% windows user, but because I work for an MSP, I end up doing a lot on all of the “major” operating systems. I ran across Zorin and enjoyed it so much that I main it on my work laptop now.

Yes, it says what I have been saying all along. Banks and financial institutions have special service contracts with Microsoft.

You, do not. Don’t run old ass windows versions that are not actively supported. This is not a controversial statement.

Your attempt to compare your usage vs the usage of a financial institution is not only a false equivocation, it’s particularly stupid in light of the fact specialized contracts exist.

Yes, they do. Ffs, your claims are ridiculous.

Read and learn something for a change:

Banks and other institutions that use Windows XP often do so under specialized agreements with Microsoft, called Custom Support Agreements (CSAs) or Custom Extended Support Agreements (CESAs). These agreements allow organizations to continue receiving critical security updates for their legacy systems even after official support has ended. Here’s how these agreements work:

1. Custom Support Agreements (CSAs)

After Windows XP’s official support ended in April 2014, Microsoft offered CSAs to organizations that could not immediately migrate to newer operating systems due to compatibility, cost, or operational constraints.

Under a CSA, Microsoft continues to provide critical security updates specifically tailored to the organization’s systems.

These agreements are typically very expensive and are meant as a temporary measure while the organization transitions to a supported platform.

2. Why Banks Use CSAs

Legacy Systems: Many ATMs and banking software were originally built to run on Windows XP, and updating to newer systems can be complex and costly due to hardware and software dependencies.

Security Needs: Despite using outdated systems, banks must maintain a high level of security. The CSA ensures critical vulnerabilities are patched.

Regulatory Compliance: Financial institutions are heavily regulated and need to meet strict security standards. Extended support agreements help them avoid compliance violations.

3. Custom Patching and Support

Microsoft provides patches only for the most critical vulnerabilities that could severely impact the organization.

These updates are not made available to the general public, ensuring that only organizations with a CSA receive them.

4. Cost

The cost of a CSA is high and increases annually to encourage organizations to migrate to supported platforms.

Some estimates suggest costs in the range of $1,000 to $5,000 per device per year, depending on the scale and specifics of the agreement.

5. Alternatives Banks Might Use

Some banks have begun moving away from Windows XP entirely, often transitioning to supported operating systems like Windows 10 or Windows Embedded systems.

They may also use virtualized environments to maintain compatibility with older applications without relying on outdated OS versions directly.

These agreements allow banks and other critical industries to maintain operations securely while planning their eventual migration to modern systems. However, this is a stopgap solution and not a permanent fix, as the long-term risks and costs of relying on unsupported software grow over time.

Businesses, especially banks, have different rules. Banks are still getting security updates for their systems running Windows XP (generally ATMs).

A bank isn’t some run of the mill business and banks always have special relationships with Microsoft.

It’s important to note that if you do this, chances are that feature updates will not install without a TPM.

It’s also plausible that you are the zodiac killer. I heard that you’re an asshole on the road and that you’re an inconsiderate prick who doesn’t return his shopping cart to the corral.

See how that works? Don’t spread bullshit and FUD.

You can block as much as you want, you’re still gonna get called out on your shit, the difference is that you’ll be the only one who doesn’t see it.

That’s because those banking institutions have enterprise level support that they pay for yearly from Microsoft.

You do not.

You are making the claims, the onus is on you to cite your sources.

Do you have any trustworthy sources to back up these bullshit claims? I didn’t think so. Now, fuck off.

Please don’t spread bullshit conspiracy theories.