Does XP Include SP1 (or 1a)

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From: Jeff (Jeff_at_invalid.com)
Date: 05/08/04 

Date: Sat, 08 May 2004 06:25:43 GMT

Anybody know if Windows XP Home upgrade or full version includes either SP1
or SP1a, or do you have to dowload that big thing?

Jeff

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