Why not click the download for one computer? It's still SP1 and will still install and update one computer as well as it would 30 of them. I prefer the standalone "administrator" packages anyway. I can download them and hold on to them if I need them again after a reinstall or something.
This is from the MS What's New Page: "... Also, the language-neutral design of Windows Vista necessitates that the service pack be able to update any possible combination of the basic languages supported by Windows Vista with a single installer, so language files for the 36 basic languages are included in the standalone installer."
I usually don't like these anti-Engadget "bias" rants.. But, I think it's gotten to the point of ridiculous... If you look a few posts down, there's a whole list of new features with the iPhone update, which isn't even out until June.. This is out now, plus it affects far more people, but there's only a brief mention...
Just a little personal review after installing it after updating via Windows update (yes, I know there is a changelog, my personal experience here):
> Doesn't seem to improve start-up, shut-down, or restart times. > Memory dumped after the first restart.
> Connects to my campus network ALOT faster. (2-3 seconds, compared to 7-8) > Video seems to load faster in my Firefox 3 Beta 4 compared to before. > The Areo feature (Windows Key + Tab) is much more responsive and doesn't lag when I first press it like it did before. > Seems to access and copy files faster from my SD card.
I still haven't tested it with any of my games (CoD4, World in Conflict, Crysis) but I hope I get a few gains there as well. So far it seems to play nice with Nvidia 169.44 on a 8600m GT.
Yeah, and also I have to agree with giantenemycrab.
What is up with Engadget like orgasming over the stupid Iphone update and not putting up crap about this?
I mean that Iphone update isn't even out yet, its just something they got early, and conveniently decided needs a whole bunch of attention on the day SP1 comes out. ZOMG ZOMG ITS APPLE AND IPHONE!!!!!!!11!!
I just downloaded it and installed it. My computer is also alot faster. At first its slow that's because you have to let it retrain itself. Also I would recommend you defrag your hard drive too.
This was just a post letting us know it was out. Engadget is probably going to do a follow up "Hands on" feature for SP1 like they do with anything important... right?
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Thijs Haenen @ Mar 18th 2008 12:29PM
Anyone got a clue as to when some more languages will become available? I.E. the Dutch version?
superfresh @ Mar 18th 2008 12:44PM
If this were an Apple release, Engadget would leave you with no question about anything the update adds, changes or removes.
Andrew @ Mar 18th 2008 12:47PM
Here we go again.
superfresh @ Mar 18th 2008 12:50PM
Also, don't click download on the READ link too quickly.
DO NOT CLICK DOWNLOAD IF YOU ARE UPDATING JUST ONE COMPUTER:
I guess that shouldn't matter too people. We're all IT Administrators, right?
Allan @ Mar 18th 2008 12:52PM
Why not click the download for one computer? It's still SP1 and will still install and update one computer as well as it would 30 of them. I prefer the standalone "administrator" packages anyway. I can download them and hold on to them if I need them again after a reinstall or something.
No need for the CAPS and freaking out...
superfresh @ Mar 18th 2008 12:54PM
Sorry, caps from the link. I don't like that either.
Mike D @ Mar 18th 2008 12:54PM
*clicks download*
Rafer @ Mar 18th 2008 1:15PM
A new wireless router from apple is breaking news and this isnt? Does AOL Time Warner get a big fat check from apple every month.
Rafer @ Mar 18th 2008 1:25PM
Aha now it is.
Chris @ Mar 18th 2008 1:26PM
Why wasn't I warned about the Microsoft store being down?
dgibbon1 @ Mar 21st 2008 8:00PM
This is from the MS What's New Page: "... Also, the language-neutral design of Windows Vista necessitates that the service pack be able to update any possible combination of the basic languages supported by Windows Vista with a single installer, so language files for the 36 basic languages are included in the standalone installer."
Jagannath A @ Mar 18th 2008 3:35PM
cos the update is free :p
giantenemycrab @ Mar 18th 2008 3:37PM
I usually don't like these anti-Engadget "bias" rants.. But, I think it's gotten to the point of ridiculous... If you look a few posts down, there's a whole list of new features with the iPhone update, which isn't even out until June.. This is out now, plus it affects far more people, but there's only a brief mention...
ByronGman @ Mar 18th 2008 4:06PM
Just a little personal review after installing it after updating via Windows update (yes, I know there is a changelog, my personal experience here):
> Doesn't seem to improve start-up, shut-down, or restart times.
> Memory dumped after the first restart.
> Connects to my campus network ALOT faster. (2-3 seconds, compared to 7-8)
> Video seems to load faster in my Firefox 3 Beta 4 compared to before.
> The Areo feature (Windows Key + Tab) is much more responsive and doesn't lag when I first press it like it did before.
> Seems to access and copy files faster from my SD card.
I still haven't tested it with any of my games (CoD4, World in Conflict, Crysis) but I hope I get a few gains there as well. So far it seems to play nice with Nvidia 169.44 on a 8600m GT.
ByronGman @ Mar 18th 2008 4:15PM
Yeah, and also I have to agree with giantenemycrab.
What is up with Engadget like orgasming over the stupid Iphone update and not putting up crap about this?
I mean that Iphone update isn't even out yet, its just something they got early, and conveniently decided needs a whole bunch of attention on the day SP1 comes out. ZOMG ZOMG ITS APPLE AND IPHONE!!!!!!!11!!
mappyg @ Mar 18th 2008 4:16PM
giantenemycrab: i figure windows isn't exactly a 'gadget', unlike said phone
ByronGman @ Mar 18th 2008 4:23PM
@ mappyg
If Windows isn't a "gadget" then neither is the firmware running the Iphone.
They fall in exactly the same category, they are both OS systems for a device.
Andir3.0 @ Mar 18th 2008 4:47PM
I don't have Vista, but I'm downloading it to spite... and to steal all your bandwidth.
kiakid2006 @ Mar 18th 2008 7:10PM
I just downloaded it and installed it. My computer is also alot faster. At first its slow that's because you have to let it retrain itself. Also I would recommend you defrag your hard drive too.
Sukhminder @ Mar 19th 2008 5:01AM
This was just a post letting us know it was out. Engadget is probably going to do a follow up "Hands on" feature for SP1 like they do with anything important... right?
Segulah @ Apr 3rd 2008 3:44PM
According to http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsvista/pages/windows-vista-service-pack-1-beta-whitepaper.aspx,
"The standalone service pack will include all languages. It can update all PCs running Windows Vista -regardless of language."