Window XP SP3 just had its first authorized distributable released build 3205. This release is 334.2 megabytes and has been made available to tier-one Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista SP1 beta testers NeoSmart Technologies has the run-down on the included 1,073 patches/hotfixes including security updates. 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. Information gathered from Slashdot and NeoSmart. http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/windows-xp-s...lysis-included/
