Windows XP SP2 release rumor mill gets loud
ENT News | at | by Mike
Windows enthusiast sites are abuzz this week with rumors that Windows XP Service Pack 2 is minutes to days from release. Formally called Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies, SP2 is Microsoft's major security-related overhaul of its flagship client operating system. After delaying SP2's release for more than a year, Microsoft committed publicly last month to getting the service pack out in August.
Microsoft Australia confused matters accidentally on Tuesday by issuing a statement claiming Windows XP SP2 had been released to manufacturing. The statement was quickly withdrawn and Microsoft declared that SP2 had not been Released to Manufacturing.