How about, instead of downgrading to SP2, we convert to typewriters. They have been around since 1870 and still no security issues have been found. In fact, if we really want security as a major priority over functionality, we could just go back to pencil and paper.

XP SP2 reduces our freedoms, slows us down and nags as much as if we were married to it. Rather than fix any bugs this service pack is much more likely to create them. If you think updates must always be an improvement, think again.

BTW, why is it that security experts want improved security by default? AV companies don't. Doesn't it affect their income also?

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