sp2 RC?

Has anyone tried this yet? I'm downloading it now, couldn't find another
'normal' link, apparently just the ISO appears to be the right version- not
the executable.
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.ph...pic=742620&hl=

You would be absolutely foolish to download and install SP2 from a
third-party, non-Microsoft sanctioned web site. Wait until Microsoft
officially releases SP2 next month.


mxh wrote:
> Has anyone tried this yet? I'm downloading it now, couldn't find
> another 'normal' link, apparently just the ISO appears to be the right
> version- not the executable.
> http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.ph...pic=742620&hl=
>
>

Fast to hit reply? The link in the post takes you to the Microsoft website.
And I don't remember asking whether I should install a beta.
Just got it installed and it's the latest version v286.

"Leroy" <> wrote in message
news:...
> You would be absolutely foolish to download and install SP2 from a
> third-party, non-Microsoft sanctioned web site. Wait until Microsoft
> officially releases SP2 next month.
>
>
> mxh wrote:
>> Has anyone tried this yet? I'm downloading it now, couldn't find another
>> 'normal' link, apparently just the ISO appears to be the right version-
>> not the executable.
>> http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.ph...pic=742620&hl=
>>
>>

"mxh" <> wrote in message
news:A76B1873-1979-4828-A040-...

> "Leroy" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>
>> mxh wrote:
>>> Has anyone tried this yet? I'm downloading it now, couldn't find
>>> another 'normal' link, apparently just the ISO appears to be the
>>> right version- not the executable.
>>> http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.ph...pic=742620&hl=
>>>
>>>
>> You would be absolutely foolish to download and install SP2 from a
>> third-party, non-Microsoft sanctioned web site. Wait until Microsoft
>> officially releases SP2 next month.
>>
>>
> Fast to hit reply? The link in the post takes you to the Microsoft
> website.
Then why not post the direct link in the first place?

> And I don't remember asking whether I should install a beta.
> Just got it installed and it's the latest version v286.

Let us know how it goes for you.

--
Zaphod

Voted "Worst Dressed Sentient Being in the Known Universe" for seven
years in a row.

mxh wrote:
> Fast to hit reply? The link in the post takes you to the Microsoft
> website. And I don't remember asking whether I should install a beta.
> Just got it installed and it's the latest version v286.
>
> "Leroy" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> You would be absolutely foolish to download and install SP2 from a
>> third-party, non-Microsoft sanctioned web site. Wait until Microsoft
>> officially releases SP2 next month.
>>
>>
>> mxh wrote:
>>> Has anyone tried this yet? I'm downloading it now, couldn't find
>>> another 'normal' link, apparently just the ISO appears to be the
>>> right version- not the executable.
>>> http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.ph...pic=742620&hl=
>>>
>>>
Most of us consider release candidates to be betas. The MS site
referenced mentions that RC's apply to people, organizations, and
technical enthusiasts who are comfortable evaluating prerelease software.

I'll wait for the final version, thank you.

Bill

On Wed, 4 Mar 2009 20:55:21 -0500, "Borne Aching"
<> wrote:

>
>Good for you.
>He ain't waiting.
>He didn't ask if it was a good idea, he asked if anyone tried it.
>
>I'm surprised you didn't tell him not to run with scissors,too.

Post your address and I'll gladly mail you some scissors to run with.

"Zaphod Beeblebrox" <> wrote in message
news:gomr1f$k0d$...
>
> "mxh" <> wrote in message
> news:A76B1873-1979-4828-A040-...
>
>> "Leroy" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>
>>> mxh wrote:
>>>> Has anyone tried this yet? I'm downloading it now, couldn't find
>>>> another 'normal' link, apparently just the ISO appears to be the right
>>>> version- not the executable.
>>>> http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.ph...pic=742620&hl=
>>>>
>>>>
>>> You would be absolutely foolish to download and install SP2 from a
>>> third-party, non-Microsoft sanctioned web site. Wait until Microsoft
>>> officially releases SP2 next month.
>>>
>>>
>> Fast to hit reply? The link in the post takes you to the Microsoft
>> website.
> Then why not post the direct link in the first place?
>
>> And I don't remember asking whether I should install a beta.
>> Just got it installed and it's the latest version v286.
>
> Let us know how it goes for you.

It works fine. I think it's just a big pack of hotfixes, no real
performance gains or usability improvements.

>
> --
> Zaphod
>
> Voted "Worst Dressed Sentient Being in the Known Universe" for seven years
> in a row.
>

"Bill Sharpe" <> wrote in message
news:...
> mxh wrote:
>> Fast to hit reply? The link in the post takes you to the Microsoft
>> website. And I don't remember asking whether I should install a beta.
>> Just got it installed and it's the latest version v286.
>>
>> "Leroy" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> You would be absolutely foolish to download and install SP2 from a
>>> third-party, non-Microsoft sanctioned web site. Wait until Microsoft
>>> officially releases SP2 next month.
>>>
>>>
>>> mxh wrote:
>>>> Has anyone tried this yet? I'm downloading it now, couldn't find
>>>> another 'normal' link, apparently just the ISO appears to be the right
>>>> version- not the executable.
>>>> http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.ph...pic=742620&hl=
>>>>
>>>>
> Most of us consider release candidates to be betas. The MS site referenced
> mentions that RC's apply to people, organizations, and

> technical enthusiasts who are comfortable evaluating prerelease software.

that's the one..

>
> I'll wait for the final version, thank you.
>
> Bill

Borne Aching wrote:
> "Bill Sharpe" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> mxh wrote:
>>> Fast to hit reply? The link in the post takes you to the Microsoft
>>> website. And I don't remember asking whether I should install a beta.
>>> Just got it installed and it's the latest version v286.
>>>
>>> "Leroy" <> wrote in message
>>> news:...
>>>> You would be absolutely foolish to download and install SP2 from a
>>>> third-party, non-Microsoft sanctioned web site. Wait until Microsoft
>>>> officially releases SP2 next month.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> mxh wrote:
>>>>> Has anyone tried this yet? I'm downloading it now, couldn't find
>>>>> another 'normal' link, apparently just the ISO appears to be the
>>>>> right version- not the executable.
>>>>> http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.ph...pic=742620&hl=
>>>>>
>>>>>
>> Most of us consider release candidates to be betas. The MS site
>> referenced mentions that RC's apply to people, organizations, and
>> technical enthusiasts who are comfortable evaluating prerelease software.
>>
>> I'll wait for the final version, thank you.
>>
>>
>
> Good for you.
> He ain't waiting.
> He didn't ask if it was a good idea, he asked if anyone tried it.
>
> I'm surprised you didn't tell him not to run with scissors,too.

I didn't tell him not to use it.
....and I'm too old to run with or without scissors. <g>

Bill