Keeping up with the latest Microsoft changes can be tough for companies that aren't familiar with the intricacies of mainframe modernization. According to a release from Java, Windows XP no longer supports this software application. If you are not using a pure-web browser emulator, you should take stock of the software that you are running so that you avoid any inconsistencies.
This particular example might not be especially potent, since Windows XP has been officially "discontinued" by Windows as of April this year: even though it's still in use in certain systems around the world, there is no more support being generated from it and it is considered as having ended on the Microsoft Lifecycle Chart.
In fact, this appears to be the sole reason that Java is no longer supported on the older platform. What's more, anyone who continues to use Windows XP may not have access to future versions of Java.
"Users may still continue to use Java 7 updates on Windows XP at their own risk, but support will only be provided against Microsoft Windows releases Windows Vista or later," the official FAQ on Java's website says.
With the right kind of browser based terminal emulator, your company can stop supporting or requiring Java and stay in line with the schedules of the major software companies. To make sure that you don't fall victim to obsolescence, you should keep up with the software you need to effectively work with device and software changes. When it comes to a giant like Microsoft, one splash can make lots of ripples, leading to many different software and enterprise changes.