It now possible to order SP2 CD from Microsoft - free
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx


Also, by my information (can't confirm but from more than one source)
it is available at Staples. You may need to ask it.

Toomas




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> Based on the information I saw on this list, I went to MS's site and found
> the IT developer's version and downloaded it. The download took 11-12
> minutes via cable, at least, maybe more.  It took *forever* to install.  I
> did what someone suggested and burned it to CD so I'll have it and can give
> to others who have dial-up. I messed up the first download and had to go
> back.  The 2nd time I got a download that took 2 minutes, so I discarded
> that one because I knew it wasn't the right one because of some comments on
> the list.  I have it now--downloaded and installed last night.
> Brenda
>

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