Got this in an e-mail from Microsoft " Thank you for your participation in the Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (SP3) beta program. We are in the process of taking nominations for the Windows 2000 SP4 Beta Program. Because you actively tested the Windows 2000 SP3 beta we would like to invite you to beta test the next Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4).

Our goal for the Windows 2000 SP4 beta program is to have a well-targeted group of testers who can actively participate and provide feedback to our development team. Regular and consistent participation throughout the program is expected. Your feedback is critical to the success of SP4. ....
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An updated version of the Microsoft® Office XP Resource Kit core tool set is now available that provides new tools, updates, and a number of minor fixes.

Just got word that OSbetas.com have posted the unoffcial fix list for Windows XP SP2!

Thanks to ethanwa for posting this... Here it is. The unoffcial fix list for Windows XP SP2. I want to make sure that you understand that SP2 isn't even close to beta yet, so this by no means is the final list and new fixes are added almost daily. Check back often for updates to this.

ActiveWin.com has posted a list of Microsoft Service Packs, including information on release dates, size information and links to their respective websites. The list is broken down by product type. This is handy list for those who want a one stop depot for service pack information. Note: They've updated the list by adding VS and some others.

This just in from Winbeta.org.

Just out of the box is an OEM build of our favorite .Net OS, this time it is ADS (Advanced Server or Enterprise server, your choice) build # 3700. Only thing we've done is install it, no reports yet on changes. Although we did notice that RC1 release notes are still included. You'll have to wait a bit longer for another Release Candidate stepping.

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This software package will install the client portion of Remote Desktop on any of the following operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows NT® 4.0, or Windows 2000. When run, this software allows older Windows platforms to remotely connect to a computer running Windows XP Professional with Remote Desktop enabled.

Update Yes I know it's a year old but as I've had a few emails asking for it! that's why I've posted it again.

This version is 10 builds ahead of the last known leak and so far has not been officially released by Microsoft. It is currently on their servers however and as the release date for MSN 8 and MSN messenger 5 are only a few days away this will most likely be the release build.

This version connects faster than the 4.7 builds currently supported by Microsoft as well as being able to send files out beyond a router without doing manual configuration of ports.

What's new in MSN 8 Build 8.00.0022.1400 Minor service improvements throughout

Just spotted this @ Activewin.com

We are now accepting nominations for the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Beta Program. The goal of this program is to have a well-targeted group of testers who will actively participate and provide useful feedback for our development team throughout the SP4 beta program. If you answer YES to any of the questions below:

Would you like to make your feedback visible in SP4?
Would you like to help Microsoft improve the final SP4 product?

Then contact your TAM to let him/her nominate you to be part of the Windows 2000 SP4 Beta Program.

Windows XP service luggage 1 (SP1) provides the latest security and reliability update ton the Windows XP family OF operating of system. Windows XP SP1 is designed ton ensure Windows XP platform compatibility with newly released software and hardware, and of includes update that resolve issues discovered by customers or by Microsoft's internal testing team. Ton determine of whether tons install Windows XP SP1, incoming goods recommend reviewing the Windows XP documentation.

Just spotted this @Activewin.com

Thanks go to Erik who has let us know that a new version of MSN/Windows Messenger (Build 4.7.0105) has been released. Yet again there are no details of what has changed since the last release.

Big thanks to Windowsxpstuff.net for sending in these Screenshots!

As of a few mins ago, #Betas on irc.Elite-IRC.net , Windows XP Media Center Edition leaked... This is the long awaited Codename "Freestyle"

Well, overclocking is a very risky occupation, but the guys and gals at Xbitlabs couldn't resist the temptation of trying some of their mastered soldering techniques on the new representative of today's graphics elite.

Just got word that Microsoft has released two new updates. One for Microsoft Word 2002 & Excel 2002 each.

Ok peeps if you are still looking for the Windows XP Service Pack 1 in your own languages look no further cause we got the comprehensive list posted for the English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Brazilian, Polish, Hungarian, Russian, Portuguese, Greek and Turkish versions. And a big thanks to all the guys that sent in the info.

Microsoft has released an online document in which the product support lifecycles are stated. According to it software and hardware product support is limited to 5 years after release. An extented support of additional two years is purchaseable for corporate versions. After the maximum of seven year support only online resources like knowledge base and FAQ's will be maintained for a timeframe of 8 years+.

I don't know what to feel about this. In the past week Microsoft's Steve Ballmer has been saying Microsoft didnt gave that much importance for security in products because nobody was willing to pay for it and now if they (consumer not M$ ...) want's it they will have to pay.
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