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Rumor: Windows Vista SP2 RTMs in April '09

 
The Malaysian website Tech ARP , which previously figured out the release schedule for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP SP3, has looked into its crystal ball again and predicts Vista SP2 will be released to manufacturing in April 2009. First, though, a release candidate (RC) will be released  in February. So, what will be the big attractions in Vista SP2? Windows Search 4.0 Bluetooth 2.1 Feature Pack Native Blu-Ray recording Windows Connect Now support for easier Wi-Fi connections UTC timestamp support in the exFAT file system to enable correct file synchronization across timezones Keep in mind that Vista SP2 will only install on systems running Vista SP1. Some users wonder if Vista SP2 is coming too quickly after the release of Vista SP1. To find out how the release schedule for Vista SP2 compares to other service pack releases for past Windows versions, and for your chance to comment, join us after the break. read more (link)

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