Microsoft: Patch Internet Explorer NOW ... er, INCLUDING XP USERS ? The Register
So the first sign of anything and their arses collapse.
Microsoft's Azure cloud wobbles in West Europe ? The Register
Someone with a clue has obviously realised that the majority of attacks are going to be targeted at M$ servers and 25% of internet users being used to attack the micro!!!!e cloud is going to be somewhat limiting to their business plan.
So I suspect XP will subjected to numerous updates whenever the cloud has a wobble and fails to provide the customers with what they have paid for.
XP users have M$ over the barrel they can't afford to not support it or there core services will get annihilated.