Even then I'm reluctant to touch them! I remember SP2 was a HUGE difference, almost like a new OS, and it caused all sorts of problems with program/software/driver compatibility for many. At least with SP3 it's much less involved and doesn't make any major changes. -Clint Happy New Year to all and God Bless Clint Hamilton, Owner http://www.OrpheusComputing.com http://www.ComputersCustomBuilt.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Kaulback" I'm not touching any service packs from any vendor until the full release is out. I've seen too many OS's fail completely recently with botchy service packs (and the equivalents on Linux and Mac) recently. Peter Kaulback Clint Hamilton-PCWorks Admin-OrpheusComputing.com & ComputersCustomBuilt.com wrote: > I see that M$ has the RC out for SP3, has anyone tried it > yet? > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=75ed934c-8423-4386-ad98-36b124a720aa&DisplayLang=en > > It seems to be pretty good, better than SP2. > http://blogs.cnet.com/8301-13506_1-9837180-17.html > http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,139911-c,xp/article.html > http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Windows/Kicking-XP-SP3s-Tires/ > -Clint ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts.