...Service pack... why o' why?

[MillsJROSS]

It all sounds so glorious, but I am of the opinion, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. If I used my personal computer for something mildly important, I'd consider it. But frankly, I check my e-mail. I check this website. I play old games. I program.

This, along with the scientific fact that Service Packs don't noticeably destroy system performance

I've noticed a difference. I've reinstalled my OS several times, I've updated my system with SP2, several times. I use the same software, I do the same things. My PC seems slower. Now, perhaps, it's not SP2, but something entirely different. Perhaps, its all mental. The only thing I've noticed is that I haven't had any problems running my PC without the service pack.

That said, I intend to get a new system soon, and use this one for games, or programming, and taking it off line. So, security issues don't really bother me so much. I have no desire to argue that SP2 isn't a good thing, and that everyone should get it, they  should. I won't, on this PC, though.

-MillsJROSS

[covox]

And I'm sure it'll give you months of trouble-free use! Except maybe if you want to use Internet Explorer without getting spyware. Or a Bluetooth dongle. Or wireless with mildly-difficult encryption turned on, or software that demands SP2 to cut down on support calls from pesky Windows ME users. Other than that, it's fine.

Anyhow, it's your choice most of the problems stem from it being online, so there's no harm done using it as a standby.

[SSH]

SP3 wil be out soon