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Windows XP SP3 Build 3205 Released w/ New Features

Posted by Zonk on from the new-tricks-for-an-old-dog dept.

jBubba writes "Windows XP SP3 build 3205 is the first official & authorized release of the next Windows XP service pack; and has been made available to testers as a part of the Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP1 beta program. NeoSmart Technologies has the run-down on the included 1,073 patches/hotfixes including security updates. Contrary to popular belief, Windows XP SP3 does ship with new features/components, most of which have been backported from Windows Vista. Some included features: 'New Windows Product Activation model: no need to enter product key during setup. Network Access Protection modules and policies have been brought to XP after being one of the more-well-received features in Windows Vista. New Microsoft Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module - the Windows XP SP3 kernel now includes an entire module that provides easy access to multiple cryptographic algorithms and is available for use in kernel-mode drivers and services. New "Black Hole Router" detection - Windows XP SP3 can detect and protect against rogue routers that are discarding data.'"

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  1. Re:I hate new features. by cindysthongs · · Score: 0, Troll

    Totally agree - service pack = bug fix dot release = new features major release = tons of new features

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  2. Conspiracy to make activiation required by jihadist · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's a giant conspiracy to make activation codes required. Now that XP is more popular than Vista, the corporate drones want to get us all hooked in to their required purchasing plan, even though studies show that 97% of people running Windows stole it because it was easy.

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  3. Re:Elegant MS, really elegant by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Way to miss the point, dumbass.

  4. that is true if you are a by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    nigger.

  5. Re:I for one by ChrisMP1 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Think French Revolution, Reign of Terror. Throw out the old, crappy one; replace with new, crappy one. Or have service packs ever produced a good Microsoft product?

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  7. Requested Feature by Nom+du+Keyboard · · Score: 0, Troll

    (Most) Requested Feature: DX-10.

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  8. Re:I hate new features. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Please take your politics and jump off a bridge. Try as you might to make it fit in any conversation, the adults are talking about Windows. Go play outside... I'll call you when it's time for dinner.

  9. Re:I hate new features. by rlbond86 · · Score: 1, Troll

    Except when it comes to fixing Daylight Saving Time in New Zealand.