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- punk90, on 11/23/2007, -4/+280I don't think he's coming back.
- inactive, on 11/23/2007, -4/+159lets all get a beta service pack! that'll be stable...
- inactive, on 11/23/2007, -0/+135If the point of service packs is to fix bugs, isn't it a bit bloody pointless to download pre-releases that still need bugs ironing out?
- WaterDragon, on 11/23/2007, -3/+96There's a thing that fixes the comment system of Digg!
- inactive, on 11/23/2007, -11/+79Hey Microsoft, if you put Aero and/or DX10.something into Windows XP, I'll buy a new copy of XP Pro for each of my PCs and I'll make fun of linux again, instead of cheering them on. I mean, I'm never going to buy Vista, so what have you got to lose?
- jamesspelt, on 11/23/2007, -8/+68OK now this is better than the torrented service pack beta floating round a while back. As a sys admin I'm going to plan my leave around the SP3 release.
- WaterDragon, on 11/23/2007, -3/+61...and are they Genuine Advantages?
- dagetti, on 11/24/2007, -2/+58Actually, it ran fine, smooth as eggs. The reboot took a long time.. and I had left to grab lunch. Anyway, everything is legit, and all good.
@solidsnake - feel sorry for yourself, not me. - CondoleezzaRice, on 11/23/2007, -2/+56The bad news is it only works on Internet Explorer... 4!
- LargeTrout, on 11/23/2007, -2/+55What's in this service pack anyways?
- ventralnet, on 11/23/2007, -11/+60If you can't handle a service pack update maybe you shouldn't be a sys admin
- a3r0, on 11/23/2007, -1/+47I call his stereo.
- Nobiting, on 11/23/2007, -9/+45Idiot -.-
- dagetti, on 11/23/2007, -5/+41It's installing as we speak, just awaiting the reboot.
I'll post more after I fiddle around with it. - inactive, on 11/23/2007, -3/+3741 minutes in and he's not back yet..
Great Scott! I think punk90 was right.. - flatfish, on 11/23/2007, -12/+45Why? I would strongly suggest changing your method of compensation to billable hours. Wait for SP3 to hit and you will make a fortune repairing the damage it will most likely cause.
Then retire early to Tahiti and sit on the sand sipping those drinks with the little umbrellas in them ! - doshindude, on 11/24/2007, -1/+33We must avenge his death.
- electricmba, on 11/24/2007, -5/+36Why in ***** are people so excited about getting a copy of a Service Pack that is RC1 and hasn't completed official testing yet? You dumb asses are just going to have to uninstall it and reinstall the GA version when it comes out.
- bitemegates, on 11/23/2007, -0/+31you ought to try READING it before you show your ignorance.
- tymme, on 11/23/2007, -3/+30I find as much irony in "your an idiot" as someone being called "retarted"....
- nicksargeant, on 11/23/2007, -0/+26Windows XP Service Pack 3 (32-bit x86) Release Candidate 1
Date last published: 11/15/2007
Typical download size: 70.6 MB
Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate 1 is a cumulative service pack that includes all previously released updates for Windows XP, including security updates, out-of-band releases, and hotfixes. It contains a small number of new updates, but should not significantly change the Windows XP experience. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
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http://support.microsoft.com
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• http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936929 - iChainsaw, on 11/23/2007, -0/+24what are the advantages?
- mithrasinvictus, on 11/24/2007, -2/+25Possibly a reverse speedfix to remedy XP's popularity over vista.
- m00nmaster, on 11/23/2007, -3/+26Let's get the official release! That'll be stable...
To clarify, a release candidate is slightly better than beta. - SharkyTech, on 11/24/2007, -5/+26SP3? That's the one that cripples your XP installation and makes you upgrade to Vista, right?
- Crovax, on 11/24/2007, -0/+19What about them? I think they're eggcellent.
- Nebberz, on 11/24/2007, -2/+17the genuine advantage crap is annoying even with a legit copy of windows.
- rivalius13, on 11/23/2007, -2/+17What are those who stole windows to do?? Damn Microsoft, always holding back the pirates!
- mrjit, on 11/24/2007, -1/+15He's a sys admin, not an Executive, he can't just wave a wand and say "I'm now your consultant, not a full time employee. I require $160/hr to work." - they'll just hire another salaried/hourly admin, we're a dime a dozen unfortunately.
- noahhoward, on 11/23/2007, -2/+16What do you know, if you take five seconds to check his profile you'll find he's an Australian. Way to go retard.
- bjornski, on 11/23/2007, -2/+16I've had zero issues with MS updates or service packs and re-registering things.
But then I have a properly licensed OS. - gquaglia, on 11/23/2007, -0/+13From what I've read there are no new features. Its simply a roll up of previously released security fixes. If you haven't been updating it will be a good thing to install.
- estvir, on 11/23/2007, -1/+11Service Packs are just a collection of updates, more or less, the only reason people think otherwise is because the people on Digg have an incredibly short memory and can only think of XP SP2 which was a 'one off.'
- thefinger, on 11/24/2007, -5/+15Take your MS bashing and F off. Sometime when your mom gives you a raise in your allowance, then you can go out and *buy* a copy of Windows. Then maybe you won't be so bitter.
- redxii, on 11/23/2007, -0/+10Where ya been? There already was a XP x64 SP2, which is the same installer for Server 2003 SP2.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?fa ... - the_d, on 11/24/2007, -0/+9What's with all of the egg references?
- sexybobo, on 11/23/2007, -3/+12or add
127.0.0.1 mpa.one.microsoft.com
to your host file (windows/system32/drivers/etc/host) Blocks communication to WGA - kris33, on 11/24/2007, -2/+10Finally a real Genuine Advantage!
- thefinger, on 11/24/2007, -5/+13To all the hapless newbies out there, wait for it to be out of beta.
- bjornski, on 11/23/2007, -0/+7It's exactly the same command, which is stated in the article.
- rhylan, on 11/24/2007, -1/+8yep - bet you lived in the EU eh? We work less for more money...
- inactive, on 11/24/2007, -0/+7The incredible, edible egg.
- ozid, on 11/23/2007, -0/+7only badass sysadmins use OS disc's as coasters. declare your allegiance by making MS hold your sweaty cup.
- flatfish, on 11/23/2007, -2/+9Yet, Roy Schestowitz is a hero in comp.os.linux.advocacy. It really makes me wonder at times.
- thefinger, on 11/24/2007, -3/+9I like it when people with their cheap shots get egg on their faces. See the comments above.
- Chakat, on 11/24/2007, -1/+7If you don't perform regression checks, compatibility testing, etc, you definitely shouldn't be a sys admin.
- Soytaco, on 11/24/2007, -0/+5I hear SP3 adds a picture section? Just a rumor, it's probably nothing.
- Smaulz, on 11/24/2007, -0/+5Scratch that, you can get a patched uxtheme.dll from here: http://www.anti-tgtsoft.com/repository/
- jjremy, on 11/24/2007, -0/+5The egg people have gotten to them!
- sifeliz, on 11/24/2007, -0/+5eggciting!
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