They are. When Server 2003 gets an update, XP x64 gets it too. They have the same "support" cycle but obviously different "life" cycles. XP x64 may still get Server 2003 updates after its life cycle is up because they are on the same support cycle. If it bricks the XP x64 though, Microsoft won't lift a finger to fix it during that interim period.
Unfortunately, that is not how it works. Yes, right now, when Server 2003 gets an update, XP x64 does also. However, that will stop when XP x64's support cycle ends. The updates will no longer work with XP x64, there might be ways for force them, but they will stop installing automatically or via the downloadable installers.
Eh? Microsoft continues to update XP x64 and will for quite a while as businesses migrate to new operating systems. I think support should continue as it is because there are still millions of computers running Windows XP/Server 2003 in one flavor or another.
Again, because you seem to have comprehension problems.
YOU'RE the one that claimed support will end 24 months after the last SP's release date(March 2009) according to your quote from Microsoft. I and everyone else knows that isn't the case, but you seemed to want to make a big point about it.
I think the support cycle is good, in fact I think they've dragged out support for XP way too long, just like they dragged out support for 98 way too long. Yes, millions are still using XP, just like millions were still using 98, but at some point you just have to cut support and the people that want to hold on to old archaic technology have to bite the bullet and move on. IMO, support for XP should end this year, not 4 years from now. The server side is a little different, since there is more involved with migrating a server compared to a desktop, as they tend to be more mission critical.
