Microsoft announced Wednesday that Windows Vista SP1 will be ready with a beta version in the next few weeks, with a full fledged version in the first quarter of next year. This is good for Microsoft, as this can usually signal an increase in companies that are willing to migrate over from an older operating system. Most companies will not make the transition to an untested, brand-new OS.
Consumers look forward to service packs to fix pesky glitches in their application. However, desktop managers have been anxious for Microsoft to make a Windows Vista SP1 announcement because it directly affects their plans for deploying a new operating system. Soon the wait will be over for both parties. We can only cross our fingers and hope that this new release will cover the issues that make a difference for the actual users of the operating system. Only time will tell.