Windows2000 Service Packs

Post by **Derek** » Sun Mar 30, 2003 11:00 pm

Does anyone have confirmation on whether or not MS will be releasing any more service packs for Windows2000? I remember hearing (or reading) somewhere that MS will soon be dropping support for operating systems other than XP. Maybe you can shed some light for me.

hyperspace · Post by **hyperspace** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 8:33 am

I think will see another SP from MS. Remember, the SP's went up to SP6a for NT 4. If you look at the Windows 2000 HotFixes listed in Add/Remove Programs, you will see many Pre-SP4 HotFixes.

the_flames · Post by **the_flames** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 10:06 am

MS will support 2k with service packs untill 2003 server is well established ... and they are only just startting to drop hotfixes for nt4. so I think 2k has at least 2 years for service packs, and upto 5 or more for hotfixes

Post by **Derek** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 10:17 am

hyperspace wrote:I think will see another SP from MS. Remember, the SP's went up to SP6a for NT 4. If you look at the Windows 2000 HotFixes listed in Add/Remove Programs, you will see many Pre-SP4 HotFixes.

True, but NT was out longer before 2000 was released to replace it.

the_flames wrote:MS will support 2k with service packs untill 2003 server is well established ... and they are only just startting to drop hotfixes for nt4. so I think 2k has at least 2 years for service packs, and upto 5 or more for hotfixes

Speaking of Server2003, it looks like it's going to be a very good release. I've had the chance to use it and I like it!

WindowsXP is too colourful for me (even with the original Windows theme

)