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 ----- Original Message ----- From: <[log in to unmask]> > 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 > The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along with the OpenOffice CD... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml