Due to the new components such as Client and Agent being written in Microsoft .Net framework and targeted for v4.5, EISNet v1.8 will not support Windows XP.
EISNet v1.7 is the last version to support the ageing operating system.
So what does this mean for sites that still have XP? EISNet v1.7 will continue to work for the foreseeable future however updates will be limited to major bug fixes only. Currently, v1.7.6 is the last planned version of the v1.7 range but should a major issue be found, it will be fixed and v1.7.7 will be developed.
However, Windows XP will no longer be supported by Microsoft in April 2014. We urge all schools to put into place an upgrade plan to either replace XP devices or upgrade the existing hardware to support Windows 7. EIS are always happy to offer free consultancies to look at your hardware. You might be surprised to learn how much of your devices will work with Windows 7 with just a memory upgrade and Microsoft Windows 7 licence.
In summary, EISNet v1.8 will support Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 and is currently planned for release at the end of 2013.
