Windows XP Mode Retirement

I understand Windows XP will be retired by April 8th, 2014. What happens to Windows XP Mode? I have an old device that must be running under Windows XP because the vendor won't make application and driver for Windows 7 on this particular device. At this
time, I have it running under Windows XP Mode and it works fine.
Will Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 retired also by April 8th, 2014? Thanks.
Danh Tran
Thang Mo

I found this answer at:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/endofsupport.aspx
Can Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 still be used in Windows XP?
Windows XP Mode follows the same support lifecycle as Windows XP, extended support will end April 8, 2014.

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