In yet another sign that Microsoft isn't planning a retirement party for its Windows XP operation system any time soon, The company has released a new service pack for windows vista predecessor. Windows XP SP3, build 3250, has been released to beta testers and contains more then one thousand patches and hot fixes, according to blogger at Newsmart.net. The build is available to beta testers for windows server 2008 and windows vista SP1 and has been published in English, German and Japanese language editions.
The enhancements includes a simplified activation system; a network access protection module that borrows from technology used in windows Vista, and improved support for cryptographic algorithms. The latest major update to operating system, Windows XP SP2, was released more than three year ago. Microsoft introduced a new licensing program designed to let users of fake or pirated copies of the business version of windows XP Upgrade to fully licensed copies. Under the plan, called "Get Genuine Windows Agreement, " software reseller can offer to their business customers a volume-licensing contract that will allow them to replace fake or "mislicensed" copies of windows XP professional with legitimate versions.
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