
Microsoft has silently released Windows XP SP3 and Vista SP1 versions to a small group of testers. Tagged as 5.1.2600.3180 (xpsp.070718-2058) the 350MB XP Service Pack 3 includes fixes for over 900 reported problems, some of which have already been resolved with post-Service Pack 2 hotfixes. The Vista SP1 is being delivered to testers as the full ISO in 3.07GB (32-bit) and 4.3GB (64-bit) size. No word on when the "normal public" can get their hands on them, but you can expect them to be released by early next year.
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