If I read the docs on Windows Service Pack support policies, and the specific Internet Explorer lifecycle support page as well as the Wikipedia page I've deduced that:
IE6 support ends/ended at:
- Windows 2000
- Ended (date unknown)
- Windows XP
- SP0 (RTM) Ended
- Home: 30-Aug-2003
- Pro: 30-Sep-2004
- SP1 Ended
- Home: 11-Jul-2004
- Pro: 11-Jul-2004
- SP2
- Home: 13-Jul-2010
- Pro: 13-Jul-2010
- SP3 (released: April 21, 2008)
- Home: ???
- Pro: ???
- SP0 (RTM) Ended
What isn't clear is the Windows XP SP3 scenario.
In "human" terms, when is the end of support for IE6 on Windows XP SP3?
e.g. if there is never a Windows XP SP4... or heaven forbid, an SP4 is released.
I realize this doesn't force people to upgrade etc. however I'm trying to get a "semi" official word on when IE6 moves into the "not supported" category.
I'm not interested in philosophical answers e.g. "big enterprise won't upgrade but they will expect support into 2017" stuff... I just want the "clear answer" in terms of official Microsoft support.
