cnfir 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2004 it seemed to be like the title.... how will it be???they said the Internet firewall is very good.ha....how do u think of it??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argosoft 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2004 ha.... I read that in the SP2 they modified/improved(mah) many things, and they added a "Security Center", an application that connects to microsoft for "security" pusposes... HMMMMMMMM this smells VERY bad (is this a Palladium preview?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odomike 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2004 wow i think it will be great with all those features. it will increse the usability. ad it will be more user friendly too.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chinfo 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2004 I don't get it why Microsoft makes a big deal out of a "patch" or "service pack", it only underscores the fact that their products are indeed major security risks for consumers. Also, for all the hype to this XP2, I wouldn't be surprised if new security loopholes crop up in the next few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itasor 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2004 I really don't want to upgrade, but then there will be updates to the updates and updates to those updates. Sounds like I better upgrade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shackman 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2004 I am running the beta version of 'XP2'. The correct name is SP2. Its not really a big deal. The most significant change is the 'Security Centre'. It dosn't really do much. It just tells you if you have a firewall or anti-virus installed on your com. It also encourages you to activate the in-built Windows Firewall.Anywa,y I disabled the firewall.....its not really that good. You need alot of manual configurations. You probably would be better of with Zone Alarm free version. o ya...lastly, beware...YOU HAVE TO RE-ACTIVATE WINDOWS AFTER INSTALLING SP2!! PIRATES BEWARE!!Haha, anyway mine is...*ahem ahem* too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hatebreed 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2004 i heard that sp2 is going to be FREE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2004 Since when have you had to pay for service packs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Florisjuh 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2004 Usely you pay for the program iotself, updates are free right? Or doesnt Microsoft think they are rich enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hatebreed 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2004 Since when have you had to pay for service packs?i dont know, i dont use windows...thats what i heard on the news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chinfo 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2004 Patches and updates are free...well relatively free that is, coz you have to have internet connection to get it, worth some 80MB! Â On the subject of re-registration that Shackman brought up, since there are now pirated XP OS's available with integrated SP2 (beta), that wouldn't deter anyone from buying bootleg copies and having SP2 at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psp-playstation 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2004 it wont be good watever they do, ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pr3dr49 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2004 Beware: it comes with an integrated bug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wassie 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2004 what is that bug? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2004 Just about everything to do with Windows, or anything else from Microsoft, has at least four critical 'bugs' in it at the time of release.That's what Service Packs are for - to fix the old bugs, and create new ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
