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Anyone know one for XP Service Pack 2? For some reason it isn't appearing in Windows Update. Tried Microsoft.com but they only have the network edition for programmers.

Cheers.

gamesfreak wrote:
> Many people are quick to "dismiss" SP2 because they feel
> they "know everything about Windows".

It's not just that; there's plenty of faults with it - how does incompatibility with sixty-odd apps sound?

SP2 will be a worthwhile update, but maybe in about six months time. With a decent firewall and virus protection on SP1 you'll be just as safe - if not safer - than SP2 users.

The most ironic thing of all is that research has shown that all the mainstream linux and BSD variants have MORE security holes than Windows does. The only difference is the vast user base that Windows has compared to linux, meaning that people target Windows more.

Indeed, I remember the hassle setting up ICS from 98 to 2000 to XBOX LIVE.

(trying not to get on a huge OS debate again)

But generally, Windows is a good desktop OS, it has everything you need for use at home.

Linux is good for server based work etc

No complaints myself, a few swaer words in fists in the screen from time to time. Aside from that (XP in particular) has been a pretty reasonable OS.

The thing I despise about the people that state "Windows is crap" is that they say it, yet continue using it.

Isn't it logical to stop using something if you don't like to use it?

Indeed. I haven't come across any issues and the Firewall is reasonable enough. Just because it is Windows it doesn't mean it should be ripped apart just because the norm feel that everything windows is crap. Granted it does have its issues but as far as I can see Service pack 2 just enhances it, this was all this was about.

Many people are quick to "dismiss" SP2 because they feel they "know everything about Windows".

When in fact, you don't. Unless you work for Microsoft and they allow you to delve deep into the sourcecode.

And like Tyla said, Microsoft will be shifting you to SP2 wether you like it or not, especially as some technology's (such as DirectX) will soon be requiring SP2 to run.

You can only postpone the inevitable for so long. As of November SP2 will download and install in the back ground whether people like it or not.

Still yet to find any issues with it? Been running the network install on my desktop over 9 weeks ago and the standard "Home" update on my laptop for the last 4 weeks and yet to find any problems.

The only little annoyance I have found, is everytime you open a .php or .asp file to edit it in notepd or preview in IE you got a little "warning" window, but apparently you can disable this.

SP2 isnt really needed. Jpeg virus protection is built in, but just update SP1. You are actually vulnerable to the virus even if your using Office and havent patched.

As long as you get all the critical updates for SP1 your still safe. SP2 offers a pop up blocker on IE, and the firewall is turned on be default. Also Outlook Express is safer from viruses. But for me I have Anti-virus that checks email, and a filter that quarantines emails any way. Got a firewall which includes a pop up blocker.