Ars Technica takes a first look at Windows XP Service Pack 2

Microsoft has taken the wraps off of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP. At first thought, one might think "big deal — Service Packs from Microsoft are generally bug squashers." Things are different this time. Service Pack 2 addresses security concerns, fixes previous security issues, and implements new security features. In case you are slow on the uptake, Windows XP Service Pack 2 is all about security.

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