Re: [Thinkpad] Windows XP SP2

The Wifi setup is much improved, as are the wireless status messages. We'll
see if the "three-minute-rule" is stil in effect when multiple wireless
networks are available.

Can't try that from the shop as my neighbors have already been "coached" to
turn off their SSID broadcast.

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Levanger" <levanger@comcast.net>
To: "Thinkpad Forum" <thinkpad@stderr.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 4:51 PM
Subject: [Thinkpad] Windows XP SP2

> This may be a little off topic but it does relate to ThinkPad's in a
> roundabout way. I installed Windows XP Service Pack 2 on my TP600X 2 days
> ago and so far there's been no problems at all. My machine is a standard
> 600X with a PIII 500, 32GB H/D, 576MB RAM, and Windows XP Pro. The install
> was painless with no hiccups. Upon reboot I noticed a couple of subtle
> changes, first was the splash screen booting into Windows, gone was the
> "Windows XP Professional" screen replaced with a rather generic looking
> "Windows XP" screen denoting no edition type (Pro or Home). Once booted
into
> the Windows GUI I was confronted with a "Security Center" window with
> information about the firewall, Windows updates, and antivirus status. It
> was smart enough to recognize my Zone Alarm Pro and to not automatically
> turn on the Windows firewall, it reported all was well in that arena.
Next,
> it complained that I had Windows automatic updates turned off and
> recommended that I turn it on...I didn't but I did set it to alert me when
> some were available. Lastly, it recognized my Symantec Corporate antivirus
> software but reported that it couldn't check its status...a quick trip to
> Symantec's website found an update patch that fixed the problem...it now
> states that the software is up to date and protecting the computer. The
last
> obvious change that I can see is the Wireless Network Connection
> application, it has changed at least graphically...I use the D-Link app
that
> came with my Wi-Fi card and don't use the Windows version and can't report
> on it's effectiveness. I have read several articles about total chaos
after
> installing this service pack but I have not experienced one bit of trouble
> so far. I haven't seen any software conflicts and no networking
> glitches...as far as my satellite connection with Wi-Fi is concerned. So
> from the desert plains of Afghanistan I can give the update a thumbs up,
> hope this info can be of use and help someone make a decision on the big
> update.
>
> SSG John Levanger
> Taskforce Diamondhead
> Kandahar, Afghanistan
> "People sleep comfortably at night in their beds only because rough men
> stand ready to do violence in their behalf".
>
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