 | By Mark Joseph Edwards Microsoft is busy working on Vista Service Pack 1, and while the company would prefer you not know about it right now, there is some advance insight available. This week, I show you where to get a sneak peak into what Vista SP1 is likely to contain. |
Vista SP1 will fix dozens of problems
Any time new software is released, you can bet your bottom dollar that a number of patches and updates will be released sooner rather than later. This happens because there’s no way for a software developer to test all possible usage scenarios in advance, and because developers make mistakes. It’s as simple as that.
Microsoft is busy working on Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Vista, which will undoubtedly include a long list of patches and updates to correct various problems. It will possibly even introduce new features.
Recently, I came across a Web site that claims to have a list of fixes that will be included in Vista SP1. The site operator says he has an “inside contact” who helps him get information about SP1. The site lists more than seven dozen fixes, along with links to related Microsoft Knowledge Base articles that explain each fix in more detail.
Keep in mind that it’s not an official list of what will definitely be included in SP1 — it’s only well-informed speculation at this point. Microsoft is being very quiet about SP1, probably because the company only recently released Vista, and it’s still a bit early to be talking about a major update to the new operating system.
If you’re interested in Microsoft’s response to the Vista SP1 Web site, head over to PC World and read its related story.
How to test-drive Windows Vista
You’ve heard a lot about Windows Vista so far. If you haven’t bought a copy yet, maybe you’re curious what it might be like. If so, there’s a relatively simple way for you to take a test drive of Vista without installing or changing anything on your computer.
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