AluminiumTech's OS Support List
AluminiumTech's OS Support List
Hello everyone, this discussion is meant to clarify which operating systems are still active and which have reached the end of their support. New releases will be listed in two categories: "Supported" and "End Of Life". A system enters the End Of Life stage when no more updates or patches are provided. To be considered "Supported", an OS must have received updates within the past 24 months and must be officially backed by its developer. Colour codes help distinguish them easily. Here’s a quick overview:
- Ubuntu, Android, iOS, Windows 10 Mobile – listed as supported with dates.
- Windows XP Embedded Standard, POSready 2009, and others – marked as end of life after updates stopped.
- Supported OSes must be updated regularly or remain officially maintained.
Please note the details are based on official guidelines and may change. If you spot any inaccuracies, feel free to mention them and I’ll update accordingly.
Here’s a concise version of your request:
Also consider a reference guide detailing the support duration for various devices, such as phones transitioning to Android 8, 9, and beyond.
Varies by device type but usually stays within two years of the major Android release (e.g., 6.0 to 8.0 is optimal). Security patches also depend on the specific device. Google plans to provide security updates for up to three years after a Pixel or Pixel 2 was released.
Oh no, it seems Windows 8.1 is fading from popular use soon. That's disappointing.
Yes, although I favor 10 more than 7 and 8(.1), I considered that some individuals were exaggerating the "WE HATE WINDOWS 8!" sentiment too much.