Re: Query re XP Service Pack 2 and Buying a new compter

From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 05/11/04 

Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 04:42:54 -0500

Hi,

It is safe to buy now, most new systems have SP1 already installed, if not
it is a free download, just as SP2 will be. Good luck in your transition. 

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"GraemeD" <graemeD@badexample.invalid.com> wrote in message 
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I have been using W98 on my 5 year old computer and am now thinking of 
buying a new computer which no doubt will come with Win XP installed . I 
have seen the announcement that a large Service pack 2 will be released in 
the coming months and wonder whether I should hold off on the new computer 
purchase till after release.
I am not sure how these service packs work .Are they released for download 
only or does Microsoft update its retail product to include the update ? In 
other words if I buy a new computer in say 6 months time is it going to have 
a Win XP version with the new Service Pack or will it be the original XP for 
which I will still have to download the update .
I guess I am thinking of Win 98 and the subsequent release of W98SE which 
was sold as a new product .
Would appreciate some guidance on this .
Graeme

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