Microsoft ain’t abandoning XP yet; Windows XP SP3 leaked

makoy · 09-02-2007, 10:36 PM

When Microsoft earlier announced it will be phasing out Windows XP by 2008, everyone thought we’re doomed with Vista. What will all that bugs and incompatibilities, it sure does make corporate system administrators crack their heads in frustration.

Even PC manufacturers like Acer are disappointed with Windows Vista. Windows XP is still the best option since its release in 2001.

Recent reports revealed a leaked Service Pack 3 for Windows XP. Now there’s still hope.

More on that story.

Giga Hertz · 09-03-2007, 02:01 AM

I wouldn't go with this until I see it on Register or the BBC Feed.

Also, Linux has been the best option since it's release over ten years ago. :P

JesusIsHardCore · 09-03-2007, 07:35 AM

Yes, I have heard that sp3 was coming out to give better compatibility with IPV6 Bluetooth, and a few other things.

I had initially heard that it would be released in August 2007, but maybe that did not happen..

AndrewW · 09-03-2007, 11:32 AM

Why not just buy a Mac? I have a Macbook Pro. I will never ever go back to Windows, seriously. I may end up putting Boot Camp on my Macbook Pro and run Windows when have to, just because it runs better on the Mac then a PC, I ran it once.

Giga Hertz · 09-04-2007, 12:51 AM

There are some people that don't want to spend $3000 on something that will become a paperweight with in two years.

There's other questions you could ask too? Why not run Linux? Why not run DOS?

Queen Esther · 09-04-2007, 07:53 AM

Because those who have no clue what they're doing want something familiar? (Like me?)

My brother just bought a 13 inch Macbook for around $1,300. I got my computer for a little over $1,000, with everything I wanted (RAM, Hard drive space, etc...) Microsoft Office 07, (Student Edition) and my screen is like 17 inches with a high-def. (And it's pink!)

Now tell me, what seems like the better deal to you or any other non-computer geek out there?

Everyone keeps screaming "MAC OH MAC!" But I don't see what the big deal is...*woowhoo* (Of course I am not a big "apple geek" so I won't sing it's praises until it impresses me...)

Sweetoffee14 · 09-04-2007, 08:11 AM

I spent £950 on a black (very sleek looking) macbook, it's faster than any other PC of the same price that I looked at, it comes installed with everything ready to use, I still haven't managed to find the limit to how many applications I can have open (got to about 20 I think and it still ran fine) and I can upgrade memory and space at any point and I can put windows on it. I'm not an apple freak, windows over apple anyday but it really is a decent computer and far more reliable than anything else in the price range that was available to me. For those who see macs as a paperweight it's still better than any PC i've had and I've had a few good ones, for the mac fanboy for their price they're good but there's still some PCs that are way better.

So they're continuing XP then?

AndrewW · 09-04-2007, 02:49 PM

Price will keep coming down. It came down considerably a lot since they switched to Intel processors. It will keep coming down, mark my words. Like sweetoffee14 said, everything is runable right out of the box. It has a lot more applications installed then Windows, and ones that you actually can use. Plus, I don't have to restart it every day like I did with Windows/PC.

Queen Esther · 09-04-2007, 03:17 PM

I haven't had to restart it....

Since my bro has a Mac, we shall see whose lasts longer and is better in the long run...(We got ours like 2 weeks apart...)

JesusIsHardCore · 09-04-2007, 04:26 PM

I thought that this would be good to note:

Windows XP is currently more widely used than any other operating system, it would make absolutely no sense for microsoft to discontinue support or updates at this point. Look at Windows 2000 which is on like service pack #4

Microsoft only recently discontinued support for Windows 98 which was getting hard to find anyways. Service pack three is due for Windows XP, but I understand that Microsoft will likely delay it's release to prolong the 'hype' for Windows Vista.

I'm also anticipating a service pack for Vista here in the near future. Many large companies will not switch to vista untill service pack 1 arrives.

09-02-2007, 10:36 PM	#1
makoy makoy Edit AY! Newbie	Microsoft ain’t abandoning XP yet; Windows XP SP3 leaked When Microsoft earlier announced it will be phasing out Windows XP by 2008, everyone thought we’re doomed with Vista. What will all that bugs and incompatibilities, it sure does make corporate system administrators crack their heads in frustration. Even PC manufacturers like Acer are disappointed with Windows Vista. Windows XP is still the best option since its release in 2001. Recent reports revealed a leaked Service Pack 3 for Windows XP. Now there’s still hope. More on that story.
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09-03-2007, 02:01 AM	#2
Giga Hertz Giga Hertz can't think of any thing creative here. Edit Prophet/Prophetess	I wouldn't go with this until I see it on Register or the BBC Feed. Also, Linux has been the best option since it's release over ten years ago. :P __________________ A life without Christ is a life that is never fixed.
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JesusIsHardCore JesusIsHardCore Edit Comput3r G33k	Yes, I have heard that sp3 was coming out to give better compatibility with IPV6 Bluetooth, and a few other things. I had initially heard that it would be released in August 2007, but maybe that did not happen.. __________________ \|Church flickr \| Our identity is found in the God we trust any other identity will self destruct ~ Lecrae
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09-04-2007, 12:51 AM	#5
Giga Hertz Giga Hertz can't think of any thing creative here. Edit Prophet/Prophetess	There are some people that don't want to spend $3000 on something that will become a paperweight with in two years. There's other questions you could ask too? Why not run Linux? Why not run DOS? __________________ A life without Christ is a life that is never fixed.
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09-04-2007, 07:53 AM	#6
Queen Esther Queen Esther is excited!! Edit Forum Administrator	Because those who have no clue what they're doing want something familiar? (Like me?) My brother just bought a 13 inch Macbook for around $1,300. I got my computer for a little over $1,000, with everything I wanted (RAM, Hard drive space, etc...) Microsoft Office 07, (Student Edition) and my screen is like 17 inches with a high-def. (And it's pink!) Now tell me, what seems like the better deal to you or any other non-computer geek out there? Everyone keeps screaming "MAC OH MAC!" But I don't see what the big deal is...woowhoo (Of course I am not a big "apple geek" so I won't sing it's praises until it impresses me...) __________________ Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6
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09-03-2007, 11:32 AM	#4
AndrewW AndrewW Edit AY! Newbie	Why not just buy a Mac? I have a Macbook Pro. I will never ever go back to Windows, seriously. I may end up putting Boot Camp on my Macbook Pro and run Windows when have to, just because it runs better on the Mac then a PC, I ran it once.
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09-04-2007, 08:11 AM	#7
Sweetoffee14 Sweetoffee14 is...shiney and new. Edit Ahvehraage Yoosehr	I spent £950 on a black (very sleek looking) macbook, it's faster than any other PC of the same price that I looked at, it comes installed with everything ready to use, I still haven't managed to find the limit to how many applications I can have open (got to about 20 I think and it still ran fine) and I can upgrade memory and space at any point and I can put windows on it. I'm not an apple freak, windows over apple anyday but it really is a decent computer and far more reliable than anything else in the price range that was available to me. For those who see macs as a paperweight it's still better than any PC i've had and I've had a few good ones, for the mac fanboy for their price they're good but there's still some PCs that are way better. So they're continuing XP then? __________________ Stand In faith. In love. In victory.
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09-04-2007, 02:49 PM	#8
AndrewW AndrewW Edit AY! Newbie	Price will keep coming down. It came down considerably a lot since they switched to Intel processors. It will keep coming down, mark my words. Like sweetoffee14 said, everything is runable right out of the box. It has a lot more applications installed then Windows, and ones that you actually can use. Plus, I don't have to restart it every day like I did with Windows/PC.
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09-04-2007, 03:17 PM	#9
Queen Esther Queen Esther is excited!! Edit Forum Administrator	I haven't had to restart it.... Since my bro has a Mac, we shall see whose lasts longer and is better in the long run...(We got ours like 2 weeks apart...) __________________ Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6
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09-04-2007, 04:26 PM	#10
JesusIsHardCore JesusIsHardCore Edit Comput3r G33k	I thought that this would be good to note: Windows XP is currently more widely used than any other operating system, it would make absolutely no sense for microsoft to discontinue support or updates at this point. Look at Windows 2000 which is on like service pack #4 Microsoft only recently discontinued support for Windows 98 which was getting hard to find anyways. Service pack three is due for Windows XP, but I understand that Microsoft will likely delay it's release to prolong the 'hype' for Windows Vista. I'm also anticipating a service pack for Vista here in the near future. Many large companies will not switch to vista untill service pack 1 arrives. __________________ \|Church flickr \| Our identity is found in the God we trust any other identity will self destruct ~ Lecrae
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