Operating Systems
Introduced User Account Control, a revised driver model and major interface changes.
Era2007-2017
Architecture / focus32/64-bit x86
What to compare
Compare generation, intended workload, performance, energy use, expandability, software support and total maintenance needs. Product names alone rarely identify every important compatibility difference.
Compatibility and security
Unsupported; move supported workloads to a maintained release.
Reference note: Specifications and support status can vary by exact model, release, board revision and vendor policy. Verify critical decisions with the manufacturer or project documentation.