acquiring patches/service packs

[me]

does anyone know how to get service packs
without using the internet? I am handicapped with
<56K dial-up, and time limits, so am unable to
download these massive patches.
Is there a way to get a CD, perhaps?
thanks for any help in advance,
me

 

[Torgeir Bakken (MVP)]

does anyone know how to get service packs
without using the internet? I am handicapped with
<56K dial-up, and time limits, so am unable to
download these massive patches.
Is there a way to get a CD, perhaps?
thanks for any help in advance,
me

Hi

Get Windows XP SP1a on CD (United States and Canada)
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/ordercd.asp

International customers can obtain the CD through their local Microsoft
subsidiary: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.htm