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Exclusive: Windows XP SP1 details!

Thanks my man Bink of WindowsXP.nu for this, he has received via via ;) information on the soon to go beta for Windows XP's first Service Pack.

What is SP1?

Windows XP Service Pack 1 includes bug fixes (over 1700) and product updates released since build 2600 (RTM). The updates include support for USB 2.0 and a supported version of IPv6.

The SP1 CD will include some eHome components such as support for Tablet PC, Mira and Freestyle.

The Service Pack package will update both XP Professional and Home editions.

Windows XP Professional 64-bit edition will also have an SP1 version.

What is the release schedule?

Note: dates are always subject to change.

The XP SP1 beta schedule is at Beta is scheduled to begin May 31, 2002 for English and German. A Japanese version is scheduled for two weeks later; June 14, 2002.

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News source: WindowsXP.nu

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