Gates has described SP2 as the most extensive free update to Windows ever, and executives have acknowledged that work on the update has delayed other projects, including Longhorn, the next major version of Windows.
Like earlier Longhorn leaks, the Milestone 5 user interface is more refined than Windows XP. Besides filtering or searching for games, it has are options for uninstalling games or adjusting game controllers, audio settings and display properties.
In addition to the Longhorn client, there will be a Longhorn version of Office, Longhorn server enhancements, Longhorn development tools, and a Longhorn version of MSN. We are improving our approach to fixes, and our new integrated software update...
Besides costing less, the Starter Edition also features cosmetic enhancements, including screensavers of local landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, plus localised wallpapers. The ability to do home networking and to create multiple user accounts on a...
Bill Gates says that Windows XP is the most important version of Windows yet to be launched. We also know the existing Windows interface will be available as an alternative, and server versions won't be branded Windows XP, and are likely to appear...
The company also disclosed a flaw in Windows XP that could allow an attacker to delete files, and one in Office that could lead to information disclosure. A second flaw affects the Windows XP version of Help and Support Center, which contains help...