Service Pack 2 inches closer to release

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Media Center "Symphony" Release Inches
Closer

Media Center "Symphony" Release Inches
Closer 06/04/2004 10:32 AM
The second beta of the 2005 release of Windows XP Media Center Edition is now available to testers, Neowin is reporting. The final is due out this Fall.

Windows XP SP2 Inches Closer

Windows XP SP2 Inches Closer 05/25/2004 11:54 AM
TechED: Microsoft moves to squash some last-minute bugs and meet the deadline for a full release of the Windows security overhaul.

Microsoft Inches Closer to Yukon

Microsoft Inches Closer to Yukon 11/20/2002 04:46 PM

PeopleSoft ruling inches closer

PeopleSoft ruling inches closer 12/22/2003 06:42 AM
ZDNet UK Dec 22 2003 5:07AM ET

Open-source .Net inches closer to
fruition

Open-source .Net inches closer to
fruition 07/24/2002 07:58 AM
The Mono project will detail tools it has developed that will allow programmers to build Web-based applications based on Microsoft's .Net platform and execute those applications on computers that run versions of the Linux and Unix operating systems, according to Ximian. "tri" How do you think this affects PHP? I personally believe that PHP needs stronger leadership and direction now, because if Microsoft allows Mono to flourish, I think Mono is going to change the way we program on all platforms. Java never moved me because I always felt that other languages were unsupported - Sun said that Java was open, but their minds were actually closed. In contrast, Mono (and .NET) is language neutral and the feature set is attractive. "zeldman.che"

Windows Server 2003 SP1 Inches Closer

Windows Server 2003 SP1 Inches Closer 04/30/2004 02:54 PM
As part of the march toward final product delivery before year-end, Microsoft has delivered to select testers an interim beta with more 64-bit support.

Quantum encryption inches closer to
reality

Quantum encryption inches closer to
reality 05/03/2004 03:18 PM
A team of researchers sets a new speed record for a type of quantum encryption, a sign that the theoretically uncrackable system for encrypting documents could find a home commercially.

Windows XP Service Pack 2, Release
Candidate... 3?

Windows XP Service Pack 2, Release
Candidate... 3? 07/10/2004 12:48 PM
Sources are now saying that enough issues were discovered in Release Candidate 2 that the company is preparing yet another RC, likely to be enumerated as 3.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Release Update

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Release Update 08/04/2004 11:50 AM
Microsoft will finalize the code for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) sometime today, release it via Microsoft Download Center and MSDN on the Web tomorrow, and then ship it to customers via Windows Update beginning August 25, though Automatic Update users will get it immediately on a staggered basis.

O'Reilly: Open-source .Net inches closer
to fruition

O'Reilly: Open-source .Net inches closer
to fruition 07/24/2002 12:49 AM
The Mono project will detail tools it has developed that will allow programmers to build Web-based applications based on Microsoft's .Net platform and execute those applications on computers that run versions of the Linux and Unix operating systems, according to Ximian.

"tri" How do you think this affects PHP? I personally believe that PHP needs stronger leadership and direction now, because if Microsoft allows Mono to flourish, I think Mono is going to change the way we program on all platforms. Java never moved me because I always felt that other languages were unsupported - Sun said that Java was open, but their minds were actually closed. In contrast, Mono (and .NET) is language neutral and the feature set is attractive.

"zeldman.che"

Microsoft Plans Interim Service Pack 2
Release

Microsoft Plans Interim Service Pack 2
Release 07/09/2004 02:58 PM
Microsoft denies claims that it is going to release a third release candidate of Windows XP Service Pack 2. Instead of a large scale public distribution, a limited number of testers will receive an interim build prior to when the product is released to manufacturing.

Microsoft to release Windows XP Service
Pack 2 "within days"

Microsoft to release Windows XP Service
Pack 2 "within days" 08/05/2004 08:50 AM
Microsoft is close to releasing a major update for its Windows XP operating system. The goal is to plug holes that have led to massive security problems for computer users everywhere. The company is expected to release the Windows XP Service Pack 2, in the coming days.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Release
Candidate 2 Pulled

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Release
Candidate 2 Pulled 08/05/2004 10:39 AM
This technical preview is no longer being offered in this format. To be sure that you receive the final release of Service Pack 2 when it becomes available, you should set your machine to Automatic Update. To better protect your data in the interim, you can go to http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com and accept all critical updates. If you are an IT Professional and need to find the network installation package of Release Candidate 2, it will still be available for a short period of time at http://www.microsoft.com/sp2preview/

Microsoft to release Windows XP Service
Pack 2 'within days'

Microsoft to release Windows XP Service
Pack 2 'within days' 08/05/2004 08:32 AM
National Post Aug 5 2004 1:16PM GMT

Microsoft previews security-hardened XP
Service Pack 2 with new release
candidate

Microsoft previews security-hardened XP
Service Pack 2 with new release
candidate 06/15/2004 07:03 AM
PC Pro Jun 15 2004 11:30AM GMT

Microsoft Preps Windows XP Service Pack
2 Beta For Release Within Next Week

Microsoft Preps Windows XP Service Pack
2 Beta For Release Within Next Week 12/11/2003 06:08 AM
Microsoft is prepping Windows XP Service Pack 2 to be released into beta testing within a week, sources said.

Group Policy Settings Reference for
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Release Candidate 1

Group Policy Settings Reference for
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Release Candidate 1 04/27/2004 11:06 PM
This spreadsheet lists the full set of Group Policy settings described in Administrative Template (.adm) files shipped with Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Release Candidate 1. This includes all policy settings supported on Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003. The spreadsheet includes separate worksheets for each of the .adm files shipped, as well as a consolidated worksheet for easy searching. Using column filters, the spreadsheet allows simple filtering by operating system, component and machine/user configuration, as well as regular text search of keywords through Excel. As a pre-release list, this spreadsheet includes new policy settings added in the Release Candidate 1 version of Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2.

Systems Management Server 2003 Service
Pack 1 Installation and Operations
Release Notes

Systems Management Server 2003 Service
Pack 1 Installation and Operations
Release Notes 09/12/2004 12:30 PM

Group Policy Settings Reference for
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Release Candidate 2

Group Policy Settings Reference for
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Release Candidate 2 06/20/2004 11:47 PM
This spreadsheet lists the full set of Group Policy settings described in Administrative Template (.adm) files shipped with Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Release Candidate 2. This includes all policy settings supported on Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003. The spreadsheet includes separate worksheets for each of the .adm files shipped, as well as a consolidated worksheet for easy searching. Using column filters, the spreadsheet allows simple filtering by operating system, component and machine/user configuration, as well as regular text search of keywords through Excel. As a pre-release list, this spreadsheet includes new policy settings added in the Release Candidate 2 version of Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2.

Office 2003 Service Pack 1 for Language
Interface Pack

Office 2003 Service Pack 1 for Language
Interface Pack 08/18/2004 01:30 AM
Office 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Language Interface Pack ensures that Office 2003 performs with complete functionality when you use an Office 2003 Language Interface Pack.

Skype phone service closer
(SiliconValley.com)

Skype phone service closer
(SiliconValley.com) 07/24/2004 06:04 AM
SiliconValley.com - Internet telephone upstart Skype on Friday moved one step closer to offering local phone service.

Microsoft announces June release of Halo
2 Multiplayer Map Pack

Microsoft announces June release of Halo
2 Multiplayer Map Pack 03/29/2005 10:45 AM
Microsoft Game Studios has announced a June 28 release date for its Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack. The new expansion pack contains nine multiplayer maps and two videos including an animated side-story and a mini-documentary. Launched on November 9 with pre-orders exceeding 1.5 million, Halo 2 is the sequel to the highly successful Halo: Combat Evolved for Microsoft's Xbox console. Halo 2 has sold more than 6.5 million copies worldwide, surpassing sales of 2001's Halo which was previously the top-selling Microsoft Xbox game. Xbox Live subscribers will have the opportunity to view four maps from the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack in late April, and on June 28, the pack will be available in both retail outlets and via Xbox Live for $19.99.

interactivepoint's HTML newsletters
service brings companies one step closer
to solutions

interactivepoint's HTML newsletters
service brings companies one step closer
to solutions 09/11/2004 03:36 AM
interactivepoint, a leading provider of web development solutions and managed hosting platforms, has launched a new HTML newsletter service that effectively increases brand awareness and lowers marketing cost for companies looking to educate and grow their client base. [PRWEB Sep 11, 2004]

Broadband satellite moves off the
launchpad, brings 3G phone service
closer to reality

Broadband satellite moves off the
launchpad, brings 3G phone service
closer to reality 03/27/2005 04:18 PM
NewsTarget Mar 27 2005 7:54PM GMT

3ds max 6 Service Pack 1

3ds max 6 Service Pack 1 02/10/2004 06:46 PM

How to get Service Pack 2

How to get Service Pack 2 07/19/2004 09:50 AM
Microsoft Corp.'s comprehensive security update for the Windows XP computer operating system will be available for download or as a CD. The free update, called Service Pack 2, is due out in August. The company is urging consumer users now to turn on a function called Automatic Updates. It's located in the "System" Control Panel, found by going to the "Start" menu.

SMS Feature Pack FAQ: OSD Feature Pack
Release

SMS Feature Pack FAQ: OSD Feature Pack
Release 09/19/2004 05:52 PM

IE Service Pack 1 With Alexa?

IE Service Pack 1 With Alexa? 09/16/2002 11:57 PM
Alexa Bundled With IE - apparently without notice.

Windows Service Pack 2 is out

Windows Service Pack 2 is out 08/06/2004 04:30 PM
Sympatico Aug 6 2004 8:11PM GMT

Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 (SP8) for Windows
95/98/NT 4.0

Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 (SP8) for Windows
95/98/NT 4.0 12/10/2003 09:12 AM

What's New in SMS 2003 Service Pack 1

What's New in SMS 2003 Service Pack 1 09/15/2004 12:24 AM

SMS WQL Service Pack Queries

SMS WQL Service Pack Queries 07/20/2004 03:11 AM

Getting Service Pack Number

Getting Service Pack Number 01/18/2004 04:51 AM

Last Words On Service Pack 2

Last Words On Service Pack 2 09/03/2004 07:58 PM

SMS 2003 Service Pack 1

SMS 2003 Service Pack 1 09/03/2004 02:01 PM

Service Pack Deux?

Service Pack Deux? 07/09/2004 03:36 AM

Some Say That XP Service Pack 2 Will
Cause Chaos

Some Say That XP Service Pack 2 Will
Cause Chaos 06/29/2004 12:15 PM
"The service pack will be downloaded automatically into many PCs through Microsoft's Windows Update service and could create problems, including breaking current applications, disrupting networking set-ups, and prompting non-technical users to make PC configuration decisions that may be beyond their grasp."

Ready or Not, Here Comes Service Pack 2

Ready or Not, Here Comes Service Pack 2 04/06/2005 01:53 PM

Windows XP Service Pack 2

Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/09/2004 04:34 PM
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides new proactive security technologies for Windows XP to better defend against viruses, worms, and hackers. In addition to a more robust security infrastructure, SP2 improves the security configuration options of Windows XP and provides better security information to help users faced with security decisions. [Update 272.4 MB]
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Service Pack 2 inches closer to release

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