Slug some bugs
When we first saw SP2's bug-fix list, we were overwhelmed, because the sheer number of changes is astounding. Many of the fixes are substantial, while others just wipe out a few minor annoyances (copying file permissions, scheduling backups that failed after changing tapes, and so on).
The core operating system gets a blast from SP2. Most of the fixes address hardware-related issues. Some of them deal with memory leaks, access violations, and so forth, and others are for specific devices. For example, HP OfficeJet G-series fax and printer devices now work properly with SP2, and connectivity problems with some IEEE 1394 high-speed devices such as video cameras have been corrected.
There are a large number of suspend and hibernation bugs on the list, too. This is good news for all laptop users who lose their network connections after resuming from hibernation. Similarly, SP2 makes it less likely you'll lose USB devices or have hung video after resuming. And some applications, such as utilities that Toshiba installs, will now run properly after resuming.
Most of SP2's fixes are desktop oriented and somewhat generic, but the service pack does include many enterprise-oriented updates. There are a large number of fixes for Active Directory, security, and networking that will improve Windows 2000's stability. Nothing in the list is jaw-dropping or an absolute must-have fix, but taken together, they help shore up Windows 2000 for the enterprise.
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1. Intro
2. Start it up 3. Slug some bugs |
4. First, do no harm
5. Ever more secure 6. Not quite perfect |
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