Outline of the up and coming XP SP2

[Force Flow]

Security Pipeline obtained access to the first widespread beta of Microsoft's forthcoming Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) during the holidays. Microsoft has said that this beta represents a subset of what will be released when this software is finalized sometime during the first half of 2004. We tested the new software on a couple of test machines, and found it to be very reliable during a couple of days use. It's not recommended that you install this beta in a production environment, however. Unlike many Windows service packs, this one adds new functionality. There are four main areas where Microsoft has made user interface changes. They are: 1. Automatic Updates 2. Windows Firewall (previously known as Internet Connection Firewall, or ICF). 3. Wireless Networking network controls 4. A new pop-up blocker for Internet Explorer

http://www.internetweek.com/story/sh...cleID=17100363

[bigandy]

Very good info there FF. I am looking forward to SP2's release .

[Kubie]

Whoa!!!

Popup blocker for IE!

User interface for Auto Updates. Everything grayed out so you can't help but get them?

Carl

[Nuclear Krusader]

Will it make a dog of my machine just like the SP1?

[DragonNOA1]

Let's see.... don't need automatic updates, dont't need the ICF, don't need wireless netwroking, don't need a pop-up blocker. Why? B/c I either have them already or have disabled them. Way for M$ to steal ideas. But hey, I guess all those options will help the average person, I guess I'm just not average .

[Nuclear Krusader]

Originally posted by force_flow2002 We tested the new software on a couple of test machines, and found it to be very reliable during a couple of days use. It's not recommended that you install this beta in a production environment, however.

Hmm, the beta version is running fine, however we must wait for the release one, as M$ is now adding the final touches that will bog down our machines and spoil the SP.

[Force Flow]

I'm guessing SP2 will bog XP down, but SP2a will be alright.

Seems to be the pattern of things; good release, bad release, good release, bad release, etc.

[Pentium-ant]

So when is SP2 going to be released?

[Force Flow]

Microsoft has said that this beta represents a subset of what will be released when this software is finalized sometime during the first half of 2004.

[DragonNOA1]

Nice forceflow, you have to read carefully to see whats really going on.

[pam123]

More and more I think about Linux.

[DragonNOA1]

So are a lot of ppl, Pam. The linux revolution has begun. Or should I say the "revolution away from microsoft" has begun. I saw an article (probably from force) about how microsoft is starting to lose market share and the beginning of a radical change is starting. People are beginning to look to other places besides M$ for OS's and application software.