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1. Comment - Microsoft Confirms XP SP2 for 2004

   (Aug 22, 2003 - 2:38 PM)

   Addendum:
   
   1 computer = 39 patches x 10 reboots x installation time x reboot time x running thru the process over and over x helping kids & teachers at the same time x starting over everytime I come back= 2.5 hours
   
   2.5 hours / 30 minutes a day I'm given for updating = 5 Days
   
   Therefore, 1 computer = 5 days
   
   And unfortunately, I'm the only person in a 10-mile radius who has ever heard of Windows Update.

2. Comment - Microsoft Confirms XP SP2 for 2004

   (Aug 22, 2003 - 2:21 PM)

   Hey, I didn't say "I'm an idiot, and I can't install updates in a timely manner". I said that I am not given time to install critical updates (Stuff like that happens when you have five job titles, and 300 kids to teach). What is "ridiculous" is that M$ likes to blame their OS problems on understaffed IT departments who can't physically touch every system.
   
   Sure, SP1 doesn't take long. But there have been loads of updates since then, and half require a reboot before you install more.
   
   Have a nice day,
   Doctor Caligari

3. Comment - Messenger Upgrade to Disconnect Outsiders

   (Aug 22, 2003 - 2:08 PM)

   It's extremely hard to notify M$ of problems when their little bug notification crashes when you try to use it.
   
   In regard to this, I tried it five times. Had to reboot five times. And before you ask: Yes, I've applied all their patches.
   
   Have a nice day,
   Doctor Caligari

4. Comment - Microsoft Confirms XP SP2 for 2004

   (Aug 21, 2003 - 2:11 PM)

   I feel your pain.
   
   As a sole tech teacher at a school, I'm given 30 minutes a day to perform maintanence, but applying M$ patches is grossly time consuming. It takes me a week to do one new computer, so I think I'll be done when Longhorn is released. Service packs are the only way I can get that job done.
   
   Delaying XP SP2 at a time when it is needed most tells me that someone at Micro$oft should stop drinking bourbon for breakfast. M$ has been out of touch with reality for years.
   
   BTW, anyone know where I can get my hands on the "beta" service pack?
   
   Have a good day,
   Doctor Caligari

5. Comment - Messenger Upgrade to Disconnect Outsiders

   (Aug 21, 2003 - 1:25 PM)

   If they can make the newer clients connect like they're supposed to. I upgraded my M$N to first the 6 beta, and then the 6 final. Beta ran perfect, but the final won't connect. It only works when I uninstall/reinstall, then doesn't work after reboot. Another fine Micro$oft product.
   
   Have a good day,
   Doctor Caligari
   
   "If Ford operated like Microsoft, they would hand you the seatbelts two months after you bought a car and expect you to install them yourself" -- Tony Smith, talking about Windows Update