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Search by support period

PRONOM stores support information on all the software products. This allows users to check whether a product is still supported, either by the original vendor or by a third party. This information is important in planning migration or archiving strategies, as errors in the software product will no longer be corrected after the support period has ended.

 

1. Supported products

Enter a date and click 'search' to view a report of all products which are supported on that date. This will include all products which do not have a "support end" date determined yet, and all products which have a "support end" date which is later than the date you entered.

 

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2. Supported products

Enter a date and click 'search' to view a report of all products which are no longer supported on that date. This will include all products which have a "support end" date which is determined and is before the date you entered.

 

Example of unsupported products  search box

 

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