Re: SP2 Not a Problem; it's a Learning Curve
From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 08/31/04
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Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 19:33:50 -0600
There is a very easy way to avoid all the possible installation issues
with SP-2.
There would be no hardware or software compatibility issues.
Order a NEW computer from a reliable OEM already shipping Windows XP
with SP-2 already installed.
They would have verified all compatibility issues and resolved them in
advance.
The computers would all be free of viruses, spyware and other malware
causing much of the SP-2 installation issues.
This is something relatively easy for the OEM but impossible for
Microsoft.
Microsoft has no control what software is already installed, useful or
malware.
There is an almost limitless variety of hardware, again, Microsoft has
no control here.
Since no two computers are identical, it would be impossible for
Microsoft (or any other group) to test anything including a Service
Pack on all configurations.
You seem to scoff at the learning curve.
Can you name anything at all with a degree of complexity that has no
learning curve?
Once you determine that, perhaps you can help Microsoft to eliminate
the necessary learning curve with an update such as SP-2.
Service Pack 2 installs with no problems on most computers.
For the others, it may be time for the users to learn more about the
computer or take the computer to a reputable technician.
But no one suggested the installation would be flawless on all
computers.
Finally, luck has nothing to do with it.
Taking proper care of the computer is the best.
Those who rely on luck are more prone to SP-2 issues since they are
not relying on intelligent computing.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/ "Sandman" <peterf41@bellsouth.net> wrote in message news:eJ2awVujEHA.3608@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl... > We have been cautioned here that myself and others are over > exaggerating > the 'problems' with SP2; > One MVP told me it has 'a learning curve' and further, we must learn > more > about how to use our computers. That SP2 is a stable and solid > product..(i > didn't say that) > > So, in reading here, i see others are being told to do some or all > of the > following.. (in no particular order) > Go to the website of your hardware provider (assuming you even know > who > the OEM company that provides the various components are) find the > part # of > the hardware and see if there is a patch, firmware or whatever.. > Disable This before doing That.. Uninstall This... Then > Re-install That. > ....Re-configure This. reload your USB support. Delete your USB > entrees in > control Panel first.... Buy a newer graphics card. Defrag Delete > Update...............................isn't this fun?... > > Then you might have to find the homepage of the software provider > who > sells the particular program you have that doesn't function now and > see what > they say.. More fun. But wait; Microsoft has provided a long list > of > 'incompatibilities'....... > This reminds me, however vaguely, of the Roxio debacle when XP > was first > released some years ago.. The 'native burning software' was a > horribly > hobbled version of some Roxio stuff that didn't function very well > and Roxio > spent alot of time and money trying to patch it i would bet. In all > fairness > i must add that it finally got 'fixed' but not before a lot of angry > people > like me invaded this Newsgroup and Roxios' looking for some relief. > Downloading compatibility patches, more than several too....Some of > the > problems were as serious as affecting Control Panel.....It was > clearly > messy....Microsoft said very little compared to Roxio.... > > But, stop whining and 'put a diaper on it' You wimps,!!!!!! > remember, > I was admonished, (to repeat what I was told) this is an > opportunity to > 'learn more about your PC" and take the time to adjust to the > learning curve > that MVP mentioned. Most people will probably never have reason to > take the > side panel off their PC and wouldn't know a PCI slot from an IDE > connector; > they just want the machine to do it all and that includes software; > in this > situation, SP2. > > Yes, I too come here for help, and like one MVP said, 'you don't > see > healthy people going to hospitals; i.e. people who are not sick, > (yup, it is > a very good help newsgroup overall) but i do get a sick feeling when > someone > seems to be an apologist for Microsoft by telling me what I am > saying is > incorrect and wrong and further, the problems brought here about SP2 > are NOT > problems with the patch, but a 'learning curve'.. > It is a patch, pure and simple.. And all that that term entails. > > Luckily, my Windows XP Pro install is very stable and i believe > XP is > the very best OS Redmond has done.. Without a doubt....! Microsoft > can't be > blamed, honestly, for all the hackers, trojans etc etc who have > messed with > it and will continue to do so, across the Web, yet I will take my > chances, > for the foreseeable future anyway, and wait awhile before installing > this > Service Pack... > The rest of you; Good Luck.
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