j4ever Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=17659 I found a link to this on the front page of flexbeta. Microsoft pulls XP Service Pack at last moment No date given for release By INQUIRER staff: Thursday 05 August 2004, 07:08 SERVICE PACK two for Windows XP was supposed to be released to manufacturing yesterday but Microsoft pulled it at the last moment, without giving a reason for the move. So far, it hasn't given another date for the release, designed to provide rather more security than previous versions of Windows. The only thing Microsoft said was that it needed to make sure that Service Pack Two met quality standards. However, you can only polish a piece of software so much. By introducing additional features and fixing previous bugs, software developers always stand the risk of creating fresh bugs and opening up more holes. That's particularly true for large pieces of software cobbled together over years and worked on by large numbers of developers. Quality control in such cases is practically impossible. However good XP SP2 is, there are bound to be further fixes needed in the future and other problems introduced. Microsoft made the decision to concentrate on filling in holes in its premier operating system last year, and that has meant that other projects - future operating systems such as "Longhorn" and a 64-bit version of Windows XP - are also suffering delays. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 (edited) Oh goodie! I'll believe it when paul creamhackered (forgets real name) says it. Edited August 5, 2004 by Liquid Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3ta Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Wow that's from a really reliable source. Don't believe it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtoomuch Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 **** The Inquirer. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrizy4u Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 what the... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LispyGlitter2 Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Liquid said: Oh goodie! I'll believe it when paul (cream) says it. too bad Cream's name isn't Paul :rolleyes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellBender Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 I think I'll wait for official word from creamhackered :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Steve B Subscriber² Posted August 5, 2004 Subscriber² Share Posted August 5, 2004 You know, if that is the case and it has been delayed AGAIN, I wish ALL of Microsofts systems/servers would crash and ALL data erased. Then I would get to see the company crumble and fade into history. Microsoft needs to understand that they can NEVER make everything perfect. That is how life is. All this excess delays is rediculous. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3ta Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 HellBender said: I think I'll wait for official word from creamhackered :) I'll just wait until there's a post in the announcements beta winxp sp2 Newsgroup before I start going crazy. :ermm: -- Doesn't look "delayed" to me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellBender Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 SBacklin said: You know, if that is the case and it has been delayed AGAIN, I wish ALL of Microsofts systems/servers would crash and ALL data erased. Then I would get to see the company crumble and fade into history. Microsoft needs to understand that they can NEVER make everything perfect. That is how life is. All this excess delays is rediculous. Microsoft will crumble because of a missed service pack? :dontgetit: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Steve B Subscriber² Posted August 5, 2004 Subscriber² Share Posted August 5, 2004 Ummm no, read what I posted again. LOL, I said if it was delayed again, I wish ALL of Microsofts systems/servers would crash and all data lost. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregstar05 Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 i dont believe it either, even tho SP2 does have A LOT of problems. I just sent one in for remote assist. If the other person has RC2 and you have it too, remote assisting doesnt work :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 LispyGlitter2 said: too bad Cream's name isn't Paul :rolleyes: Crud I forgot it, my poor memory, fading already! AHH DIE DOOM 3! I BLAME DOOM FOR THIS, THE ZOMBIES EATING MY BRAIN! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3ta Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Liquid said: Crud I forgot it, my poor memory, fading already! AHH DIE DOOM 3! I BLAME DOOM FOR THIS, THE ZOMBIES EATING MY BRAIN! Doom will do :unsure: that to you. :unsure: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 [beta code said: ,Aug 4 2004, 23:18] Doom will do :unsure: that to you. :unsure: Yes, it will. I think its that I jsut mixed tom and paul thurrots name up :laugh: Silly me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscustom Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Windows XP update delayed again Published: August 4, 2004, 10:55 PM PDT By Ina Fried Staff Writer, CNET News.com Microsoft has again delayed a long-awaited update to Windows XP, citing quality concerns. The company had planned to wrap up development this week on Windows XP Service Pack 2, but a Microsoft representative said late Wednesday that the software giant had decided that more work was needed on the update before if could be released to manufacturing. Microsoft has been forced to push back the update's release on several occasions, most recently moving the release date from July to August. Windows XP Service Pack 2, or SP2, was originally set for release in June. However, Microsoft still expects to release the update this month, the representative said. SP2 will contain a number of new features, most of which deal with security. One new feature, for example, is a Security Center that provides a view of a PC's key protection settings. An improved firewall and other tweaks are also planned. Among the challenges Microsoft faces is maintaining compatibility with existing software while boosting the reliability of the core operating system. Earlier this week, Microsoft issued a warning that the newest version of its software for managing customer relations will not work with SP2. Customers using Microsoft Business Solutions CRM Sales for Outlook 1.2 will encounter problems with the software if they install the forthcoming Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) update, the company said. Microsoft has posted a patch to its Web site that it says fixes the problem. :angry: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Steve B Subscriber² Posted August 5, 2004 Subscriber² Share Posted August 5, 2004 To hell with Microsoft, they get everyone all hyped up about SP2 like it's God sent or something and then they delay it again citing quality concerns. Yet, everyone with half a brain knows that SP2 will still have holes when it get MS stamp of approval. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus- Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 I dont want to have to believe this but i guess ill have to stomach the truth. and for a few hours there i was expecting to have a nice new sp2 tomarrow :cry: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystical112 Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 im beginning to really hate microsoft.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscustom Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 http://download.pchome.net/php/dl.php?sid=15902 2179.rtm Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffar Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 i trust in creamhackered only Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfrog Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Well I can understand why they want it to be absolutely perfect before releasing it. After all, this will be the last service pack ever released for Windows XP, and it's not like they can release patches, or hot-fixes as they might be called, for any problems that come up with SP2. If it is not totally flawless they company would probably go out of business within days of it's release. Better to be safe than sorry. Sarcasm aside, this sucks. :angry: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobsgrg Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 chriscustom said: http://download.pchome.net/php/dl.php?sid=15902 2179.rtm I don't think 2179 is going to be the final build now, but thanks for the link. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
basix Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 chriscustom said: http://download.pchome.net/php/dl.php?sid=15902 2179.rtm :angry: remember kids, post responsibly and have your cats spayed and nuetured :blink: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkrats Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Can someone provide a working link to 2179. The link that is being posted all over the net, goes to a blank page. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/199231-windows-xp-sp2-delayed-again/#findComment-584302324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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