CNET has published an article regarding the release of the first major update to Windows XP. According to a Microsoft spokesperson the update (SP1?) is to be expected as early as Q3 this year. Of course the SP1 will contain the usual rollup of fixes released since XP entered the market. Furthermore Microsoft will include additonal software to enhance productivity as well as compatibility with their latest OS. Software in question is support for Mira "smart" display devices, the Tablet PC and the multimedia-oriented Freestyle graphical interface. Read more... "This update will be similar to putting a new coat of wax on your brand-new car," said Microsoft spokesman Jim Cullinan. "It will provide a roll-up of critical updates and enabling technologies for [new] devices..." Depending on availability of the beta, or testing, versions of the service pack, PC manufacturers could debut new Windows XP products for the holidays. [Quote CNET] If Microsoft keeps this time-frame SP1 XP will be aproximately one year in development. SP1 for Windows 2000 took Microsoft five months to complete. Source: CNET