Microsoft Retires Windows Server 2000

[jeeza]

Microsoft Retires Windows Server 2000
12/22/2003 9:45:33 AM

As of last week, Windows Server 2000 is legacy software.

On Thursday, Microsoft posted notice of changes in availability for the product: Starting April 1, 2004, Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Advanced Server will no longer be sold by dealers or through the Microsoft Volume Licensing programs.

Regular support for Windows 2000 will be available through March 31, 2005, with extended support running through March 31, 2007. The schedule follows the company's Product Support Lifecycle policy announced in October 2002. The full story ...
I am surprised. So soon ?
I know, I know, they are in a hurry to implement trusted computing...

[mjc]

Well, by the time things get to the "done" point 2k will have been around for nearly 5 yrs.....

[jeeza]

Yes, but why does it have to be taken out of service ? I am sure there are many people who are perfectly happy with their Win 2000.
Why force them to upgrade ?

[rond36]

Originally posted by jeeza
Yes, but why does it have to be taken out of service ? I am sure there are many people who are perfectly happy with their Win 2000.
Why force them to upgrade ?

$$$...

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition with 25 Client Access Licenses - RETAIL $1799.00