2006-07-03 20:11:43 · 8 answers · asked by tawi2006 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Definition of a service pack:
Take old bugs out, put new bugs in. Where bugs are flaws in programming.
A more serious definition:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_pack
2006-07-03 20:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by lwcomputing 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A software patch that is applied to an installed application. It is either downloaded from the vendor’s website or distributed via Compact Disk-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM). When executed, it modifies the application in place.
www.labcompliance.com/glossary/r-t-glossary.htm
A Service Pack (more commonly, SP) is a software program that corrects known bugs, problems, or adds new features. Companies that produce large applications such as Microsoft and their Windows NT-based operating systems typically release a service pack when the number of individual patches to the application becomes too large. Service Packs are easier to install than groups of patches, especially with multiple computers that need to be updated over a network.
2006-07-04 03:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by aashya jha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A service pack is a term used to describe what version of microsoft's patch update system you have. Service pack 2 is the newest, which will enable you to get a special patch which will be a combination of many patches rolled into one. You will also have options which will give you more control over how you want to recieve and download your patches. You will also be provided with a firewall and virus protection. I recommend that if you have a dial-up connection, that you get the cd at a computer store or order it, cause it will take a long time to download it. If you want to keep your computer as safe as possible, get a Apple computer, you wont have to worry near as much about security issues.
2006-07-04 03:26:16 · answer #3 · answered by mrbirddawg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By service pack, I assume you mean the Service Packs that are released by Microsoft for their Windows OS.
Service packs are major upgrades to the Windows OS. Windows XP has 2, Windows 2000 has 4.
Service packs are almost absolutely necessary as they address serious flaws and security holes in the OS. There are only advantages in this case because not installing them leaves your computer open to attack and may prevent you from using some newer programs.
2006-07-04 03:12:35 · answer #4 · answered by QWERTY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A service pack, for an operating system or other large software product, is a collection of error fixes provided to bring the system to an improved standard state. If your software vendor offers a service pack to a product you have, you should install it promptly to avoid possible threats that may be enabled by the absence of the fixes.
2006-07-04 03:15:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Service packs are the means by which product updates are distributed. Service packs may contain updates for system reliability, program compatibility, security, and more. All of these updates are conveniently bundled for easy downloading.
2006-07-04 04:02:31 · answer #6 · answered by fzaa3's lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a service pack is an update to a software that fixes computer bugs (errors in the code), adds new features, and bolsters overall security of a system..you will definately need SP 2 because of new important features as well as increase security..the security is important because it fizes critical bugs that could compromise your system..there are no disadvantages only advantages
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2006-07-04 03:12:42 · answer #8 · answered by Goldy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋