Yamaneko
03-22-2004, 10:18 PM
I formatted my HD today and I thought maybe I should try out the new Windows XP service pack because I was lazy and didn't want to install SP1 plus like twenty other updates. Here's the deal so far.
Pros:
1. All current updates in one file.
2. Speed improvement over SP1. Bootup time on my machine has been cut by maybe 10-15 seconds. Without any service pack Windows loads up for me in about 15 seconds. SP1 adds about 30 seconds to that. SP2 adds only 15-20 seconds.
3. A decent built-in firewall.
Cons:
1. One BIG file (255mb). Unpacked and installed the update takes up 1gb of space.
2. No express install as of now. You have to dl and run the network install (big package).
3. A MICROSOFT built-in firewall. :(
Um... my question, I guess is, do you like to wait for big updates (once or twice a year) or dl small updates all the time? This can apply to any piece of software.
If anyone wants to check out SP2 you can find it here (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/sp2preview.mspx). Be warned though, it's only a release candidate and most likely will contain bugs, but what MS product doesn't, right? :p
EDIT: I forgot to give my review. :D I'd only get it if you're behind on your updates or have just formatted. I wouldn't be updating if I knew Windows was safe to use. Of course I have a feeling that from now on all updates will be security related.
Pros:
1. All current updates in one file.
2. Speed improvement over SP1. Bootup time on my machine has been cut by maybe 10-15 seconds. Without any service pack Windows loads up for me in about 15 seconds. SP1 adds about 30 seconds to that. SP2 adds only 15-20 seconds.
3. A decent built-in firewall.
Cons:
1. One BIG file (255mb). Unpacked and installed the update takes up 1gb of space.
2. No express install as of now. You have to dl and run the network install (big package).
3. A MICROSOFT built-in firewall. :(
Um... my question, I guess is, do you like to wait for big updates (once or twice a year) or dl small updates all the time? This can apply to any piece of software.
If anyone wants to check out SP2 you can find it here (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/sp2preview.mspx). Be warned though, it's only a release candidate and most likely will contain bugs, but what MS product doesn't, right? :p
EDIT: I forgot to give my review. :D I'd only get it if you're behind on your updates or have just formatted. I wouldn't be updating if I knew Windows was safe to use. Of course I have a feeling that from now on all updates will be security related.