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- Filipp0, on 04/22/2008, -58/+258You know, after getting used to vista on my notebook I have to say I now prefer it over XP. But this is good news for XP users, although I do recommend that you should give vista a try (an open minded try, please).
- jessechan, on 04/22/2008, -82/+259Why would anybody want Vista when XP3 is out? Are there any advantages to owning Vista instead of XP?
- skmice2, on 04/22/2008, -45/+186There are plenty of features why some people would choose Vista over XP SP3 - for example Aero, UAC, system stability (especially with nVidia HW), tested and stabilized driver base, etc. /* end of sarcasm */
I'm personally staying on XP SP3, at least until there is more (confirmed) information about Windows 7 available. If MS won't do a better job on it, I'm switching to the Debian testing branch at home. - Kanna, on 04/22/2008, -6/+141Put your tinfoil hats away. SP3 is just all the post-SP2 updates rolled together.
From the white paper:
Windows XP SP3 includes all previously released Windows XP updates, including security updates and hotfixes, and select out-of-band releases.
Microsoft is not adding significant Windows Vista functionality to Windows XP through SP3. However, SP3 does include Network Access Protection (NAP) to help organizations that use Windows XP to take advantage of new features in the Windows Server® 2008 operating system.
"Black Hole" Router Detection - Windows XP SP3 includes improvements to black hole router detection (detecting routers that are silently discarding packets), turning it on by default.
Network Access Protection (NAP) - NAP is a policy enforcement platform built into Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows XP SP3 with which you can better protect network assets by enforcing compliance with system health requirements. Using NAP, you can create customized health policies to validate computer health before allowing access or communication; automatically update compliant computers to ensure ongoing compliance; and optionally confine noncompliant computers to a restricted network until they become compliant.
Descriptive Security Options User Interface - The Security Options control panel in Windows XP SP3 now has more descriptive text to explain settings and prevent incorrect settings configuration.
Enhanced security for Administrator and Service policy entries - In System Center Essentials for Windows XP SP3, Administrator and Service entries will be present by default on any new instance of policy. Additionally, the user interface for the Impersonate Client After Authentication user right will not be able to remove these settings.
Microsoft Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module - Microsoft Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module (Fips.sys) is a FIPS 140-1 Level 1–compliant, general purpose, software-based, cryptographic module in the kernel mode level of the Windows operating system. It runs as a kernel mode export driver (a kernel-mode DLL) and encapsulates several different cryptographic algorithms in an easy-to-use cryptographic module accessible by other kernel mode drivers. It can be linked to other kernel mode services to permit the use of FIPS 140-1 Level 1–compliant cryptography.
Windows Product Activation:
As in Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Windows Vista, users can now complete operating system installation without providing a product key during a full, integrated installation of Windows XP SP3. The operating system will prompt the user for a product key later as part of Genuine Advantage. As with previous service packs, no product key is requested or required when installing Windows XP SP3 using the update package available through Microsoft Update. Note The Windows Product Activation changes in Windows XP SP3 are not related to the Windows Vista Key Management Service (KMS). This update affects only new operating system installations from integrated source media. This update affects the installation media only and is not a change to how activation works in Windows XP.
DRM is too tightly integrated into Vista's core, so you won't ever be seeing it on XP. And by the way, what is "vistafying?" - wageslaven, on 04/22/2008, -12/+126After getting used to XP on my notebook, I have to say I now prefer it over Windows 95/98.
- markp93, on 04/22/2008, -1/+91release to manufacturing...
- 04TL, on 04/22/2008, -1/+89april 29? trying to steal GTA IV's thunder, huh? i don't think so...
- Roger, on 04/22/2008, -17/+101XP is secure enough for me and I prefer the higher performance.
- ronaldmonster, on 04/22/2008, -2/+82And on bittorrent tomorrow.
- DemDude, on 04/22/2008, -16/+91One of the great advantages of Vista is that no program is able to install itself in the background. Really annoying when you first set up your computer, really helpful when you have it fully configured and in everyday use.
Another cool thing is that the UI is finally rendered using the graphics card, which takes load off the CPU and makes switching from one app to the other very much faster when many apps are open.
After all, Vista really has many great advantages over XP, but as far as being trendy goes, nothing beats Vista-bashing when it comes to nerd-cool. After all, it really was exactly the same thing when XP was released. - koenigje, on 04/22/2008, -4/+77Wait what?!?! Your hardware REQUIRES Vista?????
- seanieb, on 04/22/2008, -0/+71 * April 14, 2008: Support is available for the release version of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP
* April 21, 2008: Original Equipment Manufacturers, Volume License, Connect, and MSDN and TechNet subscribers
* April 29, 2008: Microsoft Update, Windows Update, Download Center
* June 10, 2008: Automatic Updates
From http://www.rlslog.net/release-dates-for-windows-xp ... - Ranferi, on 04/22/2008, -2/+73You know, after reading all these comments I got bored and posted my own.
- BinaryFragger, on 04/22/2008, -6/+72Every month, Jeez
Stop downloading "SETUP_WITH_GOOGLE/YAHOO/AOL_TOOLBARS_AND_TROJANS_GAYPORN_DIALER.EXE" files. - rcarroll215, on 04/22/2008, -4/+66I didn't know "Vista required" hardware existed.
- inactive, on 04/22/2008, -8/+68Look at DX9 vs DX10 comparison screenshots...the benefits are marginal at best. http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTQ ...
- serpentor, on 04/22/2008, -15/+72Vista also has lower framerates in nearly all games than XP, so less tearing on LCD screens. ;)
/sarcasm - Namco, on 04/22/2008, -27/+78Vista's badass. The games browser is really nice. 3D chess is awesome, and it's a really nice change from that Fisher Price look of XP.
- sleepyguy22, on 04/22/2008, -13/+60RTM - is that 'release to market?' how come the article states you can't 'get your hands on it' until April 29th? Is it available now, or next week? *confusion!*
- wageslaven, on 04/22/2008, -4/+46http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windo ...
- MacEnvy, on 04/22/2008, -1/+39I like to do it every 6 months or so. Nice and clean. But I'm also very boring and have no life.
- mattmy, on 04/22/2008, -7/+441/4 way through your reply i was wondering why you were not getting buried then you threw that end of sarcasm in there..
- pastasauce, on 04/22/2008, -3/+39As a gamer, the only thing that I find appealing about Vista is DX10, which isn't even that appealing, because it's just a scam to get people to switch to vista.
- TsuruchiBrian, on 04/22/2008, -4/+40One of the state goals of SP3 was "Fill gaps in the updates users might have missed by declining individual updates when using Automatic Updates"
Does this sound at all like "Force people to get updates they don't want" - hadak, on 04/22/2008, -14/+49You obviously never had a hacked uxtheme.dll.
- iticu, on 04/22/2008, -2/+36Your hardware "requires" Vista?
I've never heard of anything like that before.. - ntomczek, on 04/22/2008, -1/+35@ Skippydog: From the Article:
"When can I get my hands on SP3? April 29." - thoriphes, on 04/22/2008, -17/+49If you're a gamer, Microsoft has pretty much forced you to use Vista if you want to use DirectX 10. There's no official build of DX10 for XP.
- arizonagroove, on 04/22/2008, -0/+32I hope you put the time you saved by typing 1 instead of one to good use.
- Noctem, on 04/22/2008, -1/+32Why do you reinstall your OS every month?
- possiblyneil, on 04/22/2008, -1/+30Since when has getting the most out of a computer been about hurting MS?
- MrCoke, on 04/22/2008, -1/+28from the way bootcamp works, it shouldn't make any difference.
- tHePeOPle, on 04/22/2008, -1/+28You need administrator privileges to know that.
- jeet404, on 04/22/2008, -3/+29You should re-read what you have typed and you will realize how retarded you sound. Installing service packs is probably the most important thing on keeping your windows secure and stable.
- hadak, on 04/22/2008, -3/+29Read the ***** manual? How does that make any sense?
- theaceoffire, on 04/22/2008, -2/+27You are trying to gain knowledge.
Allow/Deny? - therightclique, on 04/22/2008, -0/+25RTM = Release To Manufacturer. It doesn't mean "Release To Me"
- RedClaw, on 04/22/2008, -0/+24Released To Manufacturers - OEMs like Dell, Gateway, Toshiba, etc.
- inactive, on 04/22/2008, -1/+23***** manufacturers like HP aren't making XP drivers publicly available for some of their new computers. Theoretically you could track down the drivers individually but the manufacturers won't always tell you what ***** chipset they used for whatever component so you have to spend 4 hours on discussion boards trying to figure out what you have and THEN the company that manufactured the chip MIGHT make a driver available, but more likely they will post some nonsense about "contacting your system manufacturer for drivers."
This is actually a boon for computer repair shops though, as many are now charging customer $$ to "upgrade" their brand new laptops to XP. - sparksalot, on 04/22/2008, -4/+26Microsoft are not scum for making you pay for their software.
It's other things that make them that. - CrypticSkeptic, on 04/22/2008, -9/+31Finally a voice of reason. I've been using Vista since RTM, and it's actually been running quite well. I cringe every time I read these ignorant posts bashing Vista when most of the people doing the talking about basing their views on someone else's views, who are based on someone else's.... TRY IT FOR YOURSELF. IT'S REALLY NOT THAT BAD. I wouldn't go back to XP.
- iticu, on 04/22/2008, -6/+28What? Don't get it if you don't want to bloody pay for it.
Damn that scum for giving out a free Service Pack to their customer base. I mean, DAMN THEM TO HELL. - vyasram, on 04/22/2008, -24/+46Finally. Now i dont have to download all those f'in updates everymonth I reinstall this.
- chrisbarr, on 04/22/2008, -3/+24Does SP3 include Internet Explorer 7?
No, IE 7 is not part of SP3. However, updates for IE6 and IE7 are included.
ARE YOU SERIOUS??? - Monkey12, on 04/22/2008, -6/+26I like to drink diet Dr. Pepper. It tastes more like the original Dr. Pepper but without the guilt. (What were we talking about again?)
- rukkyg, on 04/22/2008, -4/+24Although I'm still skeptical, I'd say my new Vista box is pretty nice. It's real perty. Also, to install my network printer I just clicked a few times and it found it and installed it like magic. Very impressive.
- inactive, on 04/22/2008, -0/+20Yes, my friends and I frequently discuss our hardware purchasing choices. Occasionally we move on to meatier topics like which one of us uses "medium" bristle toothbrushes and who among us is still using "soft," but it usually takes a few beers to get us to the point where we feel comfortable about discussing such sensitive topics.
- mawh, on 04/22/2008, -4/+24He means hardware where the manufacturer doesn't make drivers for XP.
It's pretty common among new pre-built computers. - Roger, on 04/22/2008, -2/+21I'm running SP3 (RC) and I can't tell the difference between it and SP2.
There's no "Vistafication". - TheGreatBelow, on 04/22/2008, -4/+23Get Firefox, retard.
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