Windows Vista SP2

Right after the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft was quiet about Windows SP1 and industry news were speculating that Microsoft did not want to release a service pack because it would mean that the operating system is not as stable and ready as what was campaigned by Microsoft. Windows Vista finally gave in and Service Pack 1 was released.

How about Service Pack 2?

I found this Microsoft beta product page about Windows Vista SP2. From the Microsoft site:

Information about Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2

Beta Information

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INTRODUCTION

This Microsoft Knowledge Base article will be updated with more information about Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) when the information becomes available. Currently, the product release notes and related information about Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Vista SP2 are not available.

I am not sure when SP2 is going to be available but it seems it’s going to take a while especially because Microsoft has just extended the life of Windows XP with reasons of readiness and confidence. If SP2 is going to be out soon, then it should be enough to fill the lack of confidence among non-Vista converts. I just hope they release it soon enough before people lose interest and finally decide for Windows 7.