Windows XP SP3 to ship with features backported from Vista

jmke · 8th October 2007, 10:38

Contrary to popular belief, Windows XP SP3 does ship with new features/components, most of which have been backported from Windows Vista. Some included features: 'New Windows Product Activation model: no need to enter product key during setup. Network Access Protection modules and policies have been brought to XP after being one of the more-well-received features in Windows Vista. New Microsoft Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module - the Windows XP SP3 kernel now includes an entire module that provides easy access to multiple cryptographic algorithms and is available for use in kernel-mode drivers and services. New "Black Hole Router" detection - Windows XP SP3 can detect and protect against rogue routers that are discarding data.'

http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/10/07/204258

jmke · 8th October 2007, 10:39

very interesting comment which holds ground of truth when it comes down to finding reasons to upgrade from XP to Vista

Quote:

You're missing the real significance to this. They are back porting features from Vista!!! That's removing the incentive for migration from XP to VISTA on features alone. Considering the historic business model they have used, this is reason for further thought.

Dell and others have pushed Microsoft into a position where they (OEM) are allowed to continue selling XP software beyond the originally intended dates set by Microsoft. This is the first time anyone ever successfully told Microsoft what to do, including the US Government (interestingly enough).

Now that there is a continuance of XP in the market, the best thing that Microsoft can provide that customer base with secure products. If they fail to then it gives credence to the competition laying claims on security. If I remember, one of the points Microsoft was selling XP on was the security it provided above the Windows 2000/98/95 platforms. So there is something of a commitment they have made to keep it secure.

If there's a diminished reason to migrate to Vista, as already demonstrated, then what?

8th October 2007, 10:38	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,013	Windows XP SP3 to ship with features backported from Vista Contrary to popular belief, Windows XP SP3 does ship with new features/components, most of which have been backported from Windows Vista. Some included features: 'New Windows Product Activation model: no need to enter product key during setup. Network Access Protection modules and policies have been brought to XP after being one of the more-well-received features in Windows Vista. New Microsoft Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module - the Windows XP SP3 kernel now includes an entire module that provides easy access to multiple cryptographic algorithms and is available for use in kernel-mode drivers and services. New "Black Hole Router" detection - Windows XP SP3 can detect and protect against rogue routers that are discarding data.' http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/10/07/204258 __________________

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
ATI Catalyst™ 9.5 for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Linux platforms	jmke	WebNews	0	20th May 2009 09:09
Microsoft Patch Tuesday: 5 Criticals, 2 Important, 1 Moderate Patch	jmke	WebNews	0	14th April 2009 18:47
Windows Vista SP2 New Features Compared to SP1	jmke	WebNews	0	2nd February 2009 18:28
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2008	jmke	WebNews	0	9th September 2008 19:20
More Details On Windows XP SP3 Features	jmke	WebNews	0	28th April 2008 13:18
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2007	jmke	WebNews	0	14th August 2007 22:21
Windows Vista to Ship in 33 Different Versions	jmke	WebNews	0	2nd March 2006 17:26
Microsoft Unveils Windows Vista Product Lineup - 6 versions	jmke	WebNews	0	27th February 2006 12:24
List of fixes included in Windows XP Service Pack 2	jmke	WebNews	1	17th August 2004 15:03