I actually started rebuilding a couple of systems from the ground up with SP2 this morning... will be making them into base images for deployment. I've done extensive testing with RC2, haven't found any more incompatibility problems (at least in my case), and it actually solved a few problems! Now to coerce a few people into assisting with testing of the images before deployment... Drew -----Original Message----- From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of George Yobst Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 5:39 PM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] [Fwd: News alert: XP SP2 download available now] Administrators might want to take a good look at this! -George -------- Original Message -------- Subject: News alert: XP SP2 download available now Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 20:45:51 GMT From: Information Security <informationsecurity-ADBC93A884431B1E@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: informationsecurity-ADBC93A884431B1E@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <informationsecurity-ADBC93A884431B1E@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: Information Security Magazine <informationsecurity@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> As a valued subscriber to Information Security magazine, we don't want you to miss today's important breaking news provided by our sister site, SearchSecurity.com. Here's the scoop: The much hyped Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) is here. Released on Friday to manufacturers, the download has just become available to developers and enterprise customers. Be among the first to get the download when you click on the "SP2" link available on SearchSecurity.com now: http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid14_gci99887 5,00.html?track=NL-347&ad=488902 Along with the download, we've put together a comprehensive package to help you get a handle on what's included in the massive update - and any problems that may be encountered during installation. We talked to security and Windows experts as well as end users, who all provide guidance in downloading and mass deploying the highly anticipated service pack. Coverage includes: 1. Keeping your cool during an XP SP2 installation This desktop Windows refresh is no ordinary service pack, and its complexity will test the skills of administrators deploying it. 2. XP SP2 security features at a glance A quick look at what you get once the security-oriented update is finally installed. 3. Expert: Test XP SP2 ASAP Thanks to major changes to built-in firewall software, admins need to give the upcoming service pack a trial run now or face tribulation later. 4. XP SP2 security features at a glance A quick look at what you get once the security-oriented update is finally installed. 5. Firewall is XP SP2's shining star A network management expert and Windows MVP outlines highlights from the coming release of Microsoft's much-anticipated Windows XP Service Pack 2. Find out more and download XP SP2 today at: http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid14_gci99887 5,00.html?track=NL-347&ad=488902 ____________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this newsletter, reply to this e-mail with REMOVE in the Subject line. Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact us: TechTarget Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494 -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- George Yobst, Library Technology Analyst phone: 503.723.4890 Library Information Network of Clackamas County fax: 503.794.8238 16239 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Suite 208 web: http://www.lincc.lib.or.us Oak Grove, OR 97267-4654 email: george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx "...it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn what he thinks he already knows." - Epictetus ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor StressedPuppy.com Games Feeling stressed out? Check out our games to relieve your stress. http://www.StressedPuppy.com ******************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor StressedPuppy.com Games Feeling stressed out? Check out our games to relieve your stress. http://www.StressedPuppy.com ******************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm