XP SP2 to ship in early August

According to Paul Thurrott, and I quote.


In the News
- Windows XP SP2 to Ship in Early August, Microsoft Says

==== In the News ====
by Paul Thurrott,

http://www.winnetmag.com/windowspaulthurrott/

Windows XP SP2 to Ship in Early August, Microsoft Says
A Microsoft representative told me this morning that the company will release Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to manufacturing in early August, a date that contradicts various Web stories that are pegging the oft-delayed release as occurring in 2 weeks. Will Poole, senior vice president of Windows Client Business at Microsoft, will announce the release schedule and other XP SP2 details during his keynote address today at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2004 in Toronto.
According to the Microsoft representative that contacted me, SP2 is nearing completion and will be rolled out publicly when the most recent version of Windows Update is completed. "Microsoft is on track to release SP2 to manufacturing in August," the Microsoft representative said. "With that release to manufacturing (RTM), Microsoft will begin deployment of SP2, starting with the availability of Windows Update version 5. In distributing SP2, Microsoft's goal is to optimize the customer experience, delivering SP2 quickly and conveniently [through Windows Update version 5's] new smart downloading technologies for both narrowband and broadband customers. "

 

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