Updated: July 9, 2020 (February 2, 2004)

Past Services for Unix Versions

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At the conclusion of the mainstream support phase, Microsoft typically stops offering free incident support (per warranty) and free non-security-related hotfixes, and no longer issues new service packs. However, the company continues offering free security-related hotfixes and fee-based support options. For more information, see the chart “Product Support Life-Cycle Phases“.

Product	Mainstream Support Ends
Services for Unix 2.0	Mar. 31, 2005
Services for Unix 3.0	Sept. 20, 2007

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