Computer users and support personnel responsible for computers that use the campus backbone network are strongly encouraged to use OSs that are vendor-supported. Campus units should plan and budget for OS upgrades or system replacements before OS vendors discontinue support for a particular OS.
The list below represents the vendor support of a number of common OSs used on desktop computers at Cal Poly Pomona. Operating systems designated "In process" should not be used for computers connected to the campus backbone network without consultation in advance with I&IT to mitigate security risks. For more detail and the procedure for dealing with exceptions, please consult Advisory and Guidelines for Operating System Selection and Use (.pdf).
| OS Name | Date being Phased out | Explanation | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC 8.1 | Phased Out | Apple no longer provides support | MAC 10.1,2,3,4 |
| MAC 8.6 | Phased Out | Apple no longer provides support | MAC 10.1,2,3,4 |
| MAC 9.1 | 1 year | MAC 10.1,2,3,4 | |
| MAC 9.2 | 1 year | MAC 10.1,2,3,4 | |
| MAC 10.1 | Current standard | N/A | |
| MAC 10.2 | Current standard | N/A | |
| MAC 10.3 | Current standard | N/A | |
| MAC 10.4 | Current standard | N/A | |
| MAC OS X Server | Current standard | N/A | |
| Win 98 | Phased out July 11, 2006 | Microsoft no longer provides support | Win XP |
| Win 98SE | Phased out July 11, 2006 | Microsoft no longer provides support | Win XP |
| WinMe | Phased out July 11, 2006 | Microsoft no longer provides support | Win XP |
| Win NT | Phased Out | Microsoft no longer provides support | Win XP |
| Win 2000 | Current standard | Patches and Critical Updates until June 2010 | Win XP |
| Win XP Pro | Current standard | Mainstream support until April 14, 2009 (full details see XP) | Vista Enterprise, Ultimate (pending campus rollout; see Vista) |
| NT Server | Phased Out | Microsoft no longer provides support | 2003 Server |
| 2000 Server | Current standard | Patches and Critical Updates until June 2010 | 2003 Server |
| 2003 Server | Current standard | Patches and Critical Updates until June 2013 | N/A |
| XP Service Pack 1 | Oct. 10, 2006 | Microsoft no longer provides support | XP Service Pack 2 |
Microsoft is the leading provider of desktop software applications. Campus users and students should upgrade to the latest available Office suite products to assure users are utilizing the most secure products available to their operating systems.
Microsoft has published a list of obsolete products at http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifeobsoleteproducts.
Microsoft has also announced how long it will support Office 2003. For details, see Office.
For additional information on which OSs and applications are obsolete, see you local technical support person. The official campus support technicians are listed at http://www.csupomona.edu/~ehelp/techs.html .
Advisory and Guidelines for Operating System Selection and Use from IT Governance Standards and Support (.pdf)
This page was last updated on August 21, 2007.
