Re: [Thinkpad] Windows XP SP2

I got the link in the most recent MS Partner newsletter.

Downloaded the package for multiple pc installations.
Still tweaking things, trying to get a faster boot to the desktop.

Used to take about 75 seconds to completely load, now up to 125 seconds.

Matt

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Bell" <RobDBell@mailworks.org>
To: <thinkpad@stderr.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] Windows XP SP2

> Thanks, folks, for pointing me to that. I'll have to check it out.
>
> How does everyone get 'in the know' on this type of stuff? Is there an
> announcement mailing list or something for Windows updates?
>
> Thanks,
> Rob
>
> richard wrote:
>
> >
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A
> >
> >
> > Rob Bell wrote:
> >
> >> How are all you folks getting XP Service Pack 2?? It does not appear
> >> to be available on the Windows Update site yet. Everything on the
> >> www.microsoft.com site is about 'getting ready for SP2'.
> >>
> >> I'm confused...
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Rob
> >>
> >>
> >>>> From: John Levanger
> >>>> 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... 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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