Windows Vista SP1 won't hit till Mid-March

[soumya]

Contrary to rumors going around the web regarding an alleged screencap of an internal Sharepoint site listing the Vista SP1 release date, it's going to be a while before the masses see SP1. Biplab Paul a Technical Consultant at Microsoft has made a post on his blog detailing the roll out of SP1.

When will SP1 be shipped?

Mile Stone 1 ( Feb 4, 2008 ): Available to OEM and Retail Channel
Mile Stone 2 ( Early March 2008 ): Vista SP1 Volume Licensing Availability
Mile Stone 3 ( Mid March 2008 ): Vista SP1 availability through Windows Update/MSDN/TechNet
Mile Stone 4 ( April 2008 ): Will be pushed via Automatic Update

*blogs.technet.com/bpaulblog/archive/2008/02/06/shipping-a-high-quality-vista-service-pack-1.aspx

 

[Krazy_About_Technology]

eh! I am waiting for it so eagerly and they are pushing it away again and again. I downloaded the RC1, it was quiet good and system felt smoother. I am sure the final one will improve the performace for better. I understand that before the 'bad' drivers issues is not resolved, its not wise to give it through automatic windows updates but what I don't understand is that what is the problem in giving it as a download on Microsoft site? If a user downloads it with his/her own consent, then what is the problem?