service pack 3, do I need it?

I've been automatically updating windows XP for years, I upgraded to SP2
when it came out. I'm reading about SP3 here and it's described as
basically just a bundle of all the post SP2 updates with a couple extra
features for networks. I have two questions. First: will my automatic
update automatically download and attempt to install SP3? Second: Do I
really need SP3? Frankly, since the change to XP I've never noticed any
differnce in performance associated with any of these updates, and my
machines are working just fine. I don't rely on Windows software for
security, and I don't use windows software for internet functions, e-mail,
browsing, etc. If I pass on SP3, will I be able to get future updatas?

Paul
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