I installed the SP1 beta update, but had problems with TCP/IP. I could connect to my ISP, but could not receive any data. So, I was forced to uninstall it and had no problems with TCP/IP after the uninstall.

I have not noticed anything new, and it seems to make my system run a little better, could all be in my head.
 
NO! I would not post the service pack on my FTP server, I think everyone can wait.
 
It was a thought though.
 
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Flat buttons?
 
I would love to have flat buttons on the taskbar. I saw this first at a beta of Whistler, it is very nice, and much cleaner.
 
not just cleaner for the taskbar, but actually for the whole desktop. At least I think so!
 
Here is a screenshot of flat buttons (with fading):
 
http://home.c2i.net/aka_mecha/2223_0019.gif
 
[This message has been edited by Gambler FEX online (edited 17 May 2000).]

Maybe you already know this, but there is a program call CoolTaskbar http://www.kagi.com/OwnerWorld/ctbar.htm which can set it to be flat although it doesnt do the fading.

If this is not called a beta, I would label it as the most unicivilised patching exercises since slice bread. consider the full install takes about 300MB, a service "rewrite" weight in 200MB, simlpy a waste of the already congested web bandwidth.
 
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O.K Alex thank you for the link! It was excactly what I was after
 
tylau,
 
Are you talking about the service pack 1 patch? It will around 62MB size when it is done, for you to download.
 
The service pack beta available for msdn members contain the update file and a folder with all files loose I belive

I seems to have problem accessing msdn.microsoft.com download centre.
 
I have entered my Microsoft Online ID. But it just doesn't let me in. Reload the page again for me.
 
Now what should I do?
 
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It says:
 
Account Information
Please select your program and enter either your Subscription ID number exactly as it appears on your MSDN Subscription Card or your MCSP Membership ID.
 
Please review and correct the items marked as required.
 
The Microsoft Online ID you have entered will be permanently associated with MSDN Subscriber ID or the MCSP Membership ID you will enter below. Please consider this when registering your Membership with the MSDN Subscriber Downloads.
 
 
Note: If the current Microsoft Online ID is not appropriate for being permanently associated with your Membership ID, you may wish to cancel out of registration and start over selecting a more appropriate Microsoft Online ID.
 
Program: Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN)
Microsoft Certified Solution Provider (MCSP)
 
Subscription or Membership ID:

Are you legitimately an MSDN member? Just because you have an MS Online ID does not give you access to MSDN.
 
The approximate charge for MSDN is US $2500 for the first year, and $2000 for each renewal year. There is another level down, which does not offer as many developer components, and that is $800 or so.
 
tylau: if you missed my previous comments, the service pack is 60MB for the full version. MSDN members are downloading a CD image, hence the large size.

F.Y.I. The utility TClock ( http://homepage1.nifty.com/kazubon/) can also be used to make the taskbar buttons flat AND make the taskbar transparent! Very coolt.

Thanks a lot for that link, nMan.
 
The other taskbarmanager was shareware, but this is freeware. Very nice!
 

rocko => lamer.

Any of you think about using its slipstream ability to patch a win2k install? I think that would be interesting.

that Tclock----WOW.
 
GOD THIS IS GREAT!!!