help on Window XP

[Guest]

I just notice that my version of xp is this Window XP
Version 5.1 Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519: Service
Pack 2 is this the right version? because i know i use to
have this version of xp Window XP version 5.1 Build
2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158: Service Pack 2. did a
update/patch change the version of xp?

So which one is the new version? Window XP Version 5.1
Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519: Service Pack 2

or

Window XP version 5.1 Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-
2158: Service Pack 2

to check your version by going to start, run, type winver
and click ok

 

[Peter]

Not the right forum but who's complaining...it sounds OK to me, that's the
same as mine.

 

[JohnF.]

Look at the entire number, not the last four digits. You are fine.

 

[Andre Da Costa]

That build information is similar to mine with gdr info.
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[Guest]

what does gdr means and stand for?

-----Original Message-----
That build information is similar to mine with gdr info.
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[Donald Anadell]

what does gdr means and stand for?

RTM = Release To Manufacturing

This build was the one released in Service Pack 2.

GDR = General Distribution Release

These are post-RTM security updates, critical updates, updates, rollup updates, drivers, feature packs, that have been made
available for general distribution (i.e. are posted on Microsoft.com or Windows Update for anyone to download.) These tend to be
security fixes or other high-visibility bug fixes.

QFE = Quick Fix Engineering

These are post-RTM hotfixes which have not gone through the additional test pass necessary to qualify them to be posted for public
download. These fixes are generally obtained on an "as needed" basis from Microsoft support.

For a more detailed explaination of the update process with regard to these three "cardinal point" identifiers, see the following
Knowledge Base Article:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=824994

 

[Guest]

so what version do you have rtm or gdr?

-----Original Message-----






RTM = Release To Manufacturing

This build was the one released in Service Pack 2.

GDR = General Distribution Release

These are post-RTM security updates, critical updates,

updates, rollup updates, drivers, feature packs, that
have been made

available for general distribution (i.e. are posted on

Microsoft.com or Windows Update for anyone to download.)
These tend to be

security fixes or other high-visibility bug fixes.

QFE = Quick Fix Engineering

These are post-RTM hotfixes which have not gone through

the additional test pass necessary to qualify them to be
posted for public

download. These fixes are generally obtained on an "as

needed" basis from Microsoft support.

For a more detailed explaination of the update process

with regard to these three "cardinal point" identifiers,
see the following

 

[Donald Anadell]

Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519 : Service Pack 2)

 

[Andre Da Costa]

Thanks for that information Donald.
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[Bill Sanderson]

Excellent reference. I've seen another acronym, though, RTW, and been to
embarassed to ask what that one's about--anybody know? (is W, "World?")
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[Andre Da Costa]

I notice Steve Dodson uses it a lot. I don't have a clue! :-s
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[Donald Anadell]

Hi Bill,

I've seen this acronym used a couple of times in press articles, "Release To Web"(RTW), when
referencing something that is ready for release to the Windows Update site.

<snip>
On June 6, the company will release Windows Server Update Services (WSUS, formerly Software Update Services--SUS--2.0) to the Web (a
type of shipment Microsoft calls Release To Web--RTW).
</snip>

However, I don't know if it's an official Microsoft acronym, or Press||Usenet jargon?

Don

 

[Donald Anadell]

You're welcome Andre,

Don't quote me on this but I believe it was the update in April '05 that rolled the "rtm" build to the "gdr" build.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS05-018.mspx

Don

 

[Bill Sanderson]

Hi Bill,

I've seen this acronym used a couple of times in press articles, "Release
To Web"(RTW), when
referencing something that is ready for release to the Windows Update
site.

<snip>
On June 6, the company will release Windows Server Update Services (WSUS,
formerly Software Update Services--SUS--2.0) to the Web (a
type of shipment Microsoft calls Release To Web--RTW).
</snip>

However, I don't know if it's an official Microsoft acronym, or
Press||Usenet jargon?

Don

Well - Andre and I are both seeing it in Steve Dodson's writing, so I
suspect that makes it official.

 

[plun]

Bill Sanderson explained :

Well - Andre and I are both seeing it in Steve Dodson's writing, so I suspect
that makes it official.

RTW = Release To Web ............. (google showed me )

Bink also using this, all Beta sites an Paul Thurrot explains it.

http://www.windowsitpro.com/mobile/pda/Article.cfm?ArticleID=46537&News=1

Exclusive: Windows 2000 UR1, WSUS Coming in Early June
Windows enterprise customers will be happy to hear about two
impending releases that will coincide with the start of the Microsoft
TechEd 2005 trade show in early June. First, Microsoft will ship Update
Rollup 1 (UR1) for Windows 2000--you know, that "thing" that replaces
Win2K Service Pack 5 (SP5)--on June 1. On June 6, the company will
release Windows Server Update Services (WSUS, formerly Software Update
Services--SUS--2.0) to the Web (a type of shipment Microsoft calls
Release To Web--RTW).

...
plun

 

[Bill Sanderson]

'shows how good a Googler I am!
Thanks.
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Bill Sanderson explained :

RTW = Release To Web ............. (google showed me )

Bink also using this, all Beta sites an Paul Thurrot explains it.

http://www.windowsitpro.com/mobile/pda/Article.cfm?ArticleID=46537&News=1

Exclusive: Windows 2000 UR1, WSUS Coming in Early June
Windows enterprise customers will be happy to hear about two impending
releases that will coincide with the start of the Microsoft TechEd 2005
trade show in early June. First, Microsoft will ship Update Rollup 1 (UR1)
for Windows 2000--you know, that "thing" that replaces Win2K Service Pack
5 (SP5)--on June 1. On June 6, the company will release Windows Server
Update Services (WSUS, formerly Software Update Services--SUS--2.0) to the
Web (a type of shipment Microsoft calls Release To Web--RTW).

..
plun