Re:I... can't tell (Score 1)

This may actually be a good for users still on Win2k. They might just get / be forced to use a better browser... :-)

Although IE will be left unsecure, system admins can easily fix/workaround this by installing FireFox or Opera. Thus; no problem. And at the end of the day; the user gets a better browser...

Microsoft may unintentionally just help with the adoption of browsers from their rivals with this decision!