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For those of you who have xp pro, i was wondering if you were happier with its performance before the service pack or afterwards. I'm debating whether to download it or not, i just finished uninstalling a bunch of hotfixes cause they were causing my computer to crash up to 30 times a day, for no reason. It's a huge download (or i can pay 10 bucks and wait a month for the cd), but i do have friends with broadband so i could get it. Im just wondering if it's worth it or not. Thanks.
Included in SP1 is the Java Virtual Machine. Enough said.
Not all fixes can be applied via individual patches, some (at least one I know of) are included within SP1 only, IIRC. Unless you want to fix it yourself that is.
Service pack. It might be a big download, but im thinking (correct me if im wrong) there is a few big security fixes in it.
>>SP1 includes the Java Virtual Machine, enough said.
HahHa, i'm gunna go learn java. Not really. :D
I downloaded and installed SP1. The only difference I have noticed is that when I go to look at my system properties it now says 'Service Pack 1' underneath 'Microsoft Windows XP Professional'. Other than that I wouldn't even know it was there.
Ummm.....that's a good thing if you want your java applets to work when surfing the web.Quote:
Originally posted by face_master
Included in SP1 is the Java Virtual Machine. Enough said.
depends, if u have a pirated version i wouldn't install it. I have no SP's installed, i don't plan to honestly.
Is it the same as the home version service pack?
If so, I got it off of a cover disc and it worked fine. There were a few big fixes etc on it.
In most aspects they are the same, but i think it fixes a few holes only found on xp pro...
>> HahHa, i'm gunna go learn java. Not really
Actually I'd recommend to learn it. Only after learning it can you apprieciate its crapness.
>> Ummm.....that's a good thing if you want your java applets to work when surfing the web.
I dont trust an Java applets
thanks for the replies everyone. I guess Im' going to go get the sp now (and yes it is a liscensed version of windows :)). Here goes nothing *crosses fingers*
what is the latest version of the sp? I am getting ready to redo my system maybe i should do it.
There is only one, AFAIK. Just go to windowsupdate.microsoft.com and let it work itself out for you.
i'll have to do that after the reboot, anyday now
I dont think i'd ever learn java, because I for one, find java applets completely tacky and better suited for sites authored by kids who are just learning HTML. Although thats just my opinion, I think its right. I used prolly 12 applets/page when I was first learning HTML, and I wouldnt be surprised if the people just learning HTML are too.Quote:
Originally posted by face_master
>> HahHa, i'm gunna go learn java. Not really
Actually I'd recommend to learn it. Only after learning it can you apprieciate its crapness.
>> Ummm.....that's a good thing if you want your java applets to work when surfing the web.
I dont trust an Java applets
You guys know that Java is used for much more than just for applets on the internet don't you? It's used to write normal programs just as c, c++, vb, etc are.
In my personal opinion, If you ain't found a problem, don't fix it.
OR, don't trust Bill Gates and use the nicest penguin around :->
We have found problems, the patch was made to fix several high-risk security issues found in windows XP.Quote:
Originally posted by Necrodeemer
In my personal opinion, If you ain't found a problem, don't fix it.