Re: SP2 for non-IT people

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From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 08/18/04 

Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 13:19:29 -0600

Regardless of what the website says, that is perfectly suitable for
home users.
Once installed there is no difference from the Express Installation.
If you think there is a difference once installed, please cite the
source for this information.
Microsoft prefers home users use the Express download because it is
smaller.
Thus there will be less a burden on the servers and those that are
ready for SP-2 can get it sooner.

If someone has multiple computers to update, even a home user, this
download can easily be best for them.

Judging from another post of yours in this thread it now seems you
have a different reason based on the link you posted.
Many have no issues at all with any of those applications.
That is why it says "Programs that may..."
No one is suggesting anyone give a "blanket statement saying "everyone
should install SP2 right away" "
where have you seen such a statement? 

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"jeff4379" <jeff4379@news.postalias> wrote in message 
news:e$qYj8UhEHA.3612@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> If you are not an IT professional testing SP2, don't download it and 
> install
> it.  Wait until you are offered it through automatic updates or 
> Windows
> updates.  The current version: Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network
> Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers is not 
> meant for
> home use.
>
>
>

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