Microsofts latest venture into the psyche of the Windows computer user is called SP1.  It’s bad enough that MS "loses so much revenue" that they strong-arm the installation of the "Genuine Microsoft" software checker.  Now, they’ve taken it a step further by coming out with a service pack that has the effect of bringing your computer to its knees.  If you think I’m kidding, take a look at the MS Support Site.  They are offering F*R*E*E support to anyone who installed SP1.  Luckily after my last update experience, I checked the net before I allowed the update.  Hit Google with "Vista SP1 complaints" and being reading.  It’s a real eye-opener.

Now, before you think I’m being overly harsh on poor little M$, check out the SP1 blocker they created for their corporate clients.  This little gem will block the installation of SP1.  Must be pretty bad when you have to create software to protect your customers from your own software!

Paul McDougall at Information Week wrote an article highlighting the woes of an SP1 update. You can read it at
http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=206905389

Here’s a shot of the MS Support page for Vista SP1.  Good luck if you’ve attempted the update.

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