Windows XP Service Pack 3

Microsoft leaked out the news that Windows XP will have SP3, and possibly some features from Windows Vista

Microsoft Plans to Release Windows XP
Service Pack 3

It looks like Windows Vista isn't warming up to the audience, and still sales of Windows XP are noticeably higher than Windows Vista. In fact, several computer manufacturers like Dell are actually offering their customers a Windows XP rollback CD for systems that came with Vista preinstalled. This rollback CD allows users to install Windows XP with license in case they don't like the new Vista.

In fact, Windows XP sales are still soaring Microsoft intends to release a new Service Pack. Windows XP Service Pack 3 is still in development, and will contain several Windows XP fixes, and probably features from Windows Vista.

Clearly, Microsoft is trying to extend the life of the six-year-old operating system we know as Windows XP.

Service Pack 3 will be available in early 2008.

On other topic, Microsoft has released a Service Pack for Windows Vista, but it is sill in beta and are only available to businesses and corporate entities.