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Vista SP1 is dragging its feet all the way to Windows Update. The first service pack for Microsoft's new operating system has been in the hands of developers, OEM partners and select testers for over a month now, but so far the public is missing out on the speed boosts, stability enhancements and other improvements to Windows Vista.
Earlier Microsoft promised that Vista SP1 was “on track” to arrive in the middle of March. Seeing how we're now well into the middle of March, many are starting to wonder where the update has gone.
Microsoft has still not released an actual date for Vista SP1's arrival, but Amazon.com is listing the software as available starting March 19th. While Amazon's availability dates are always subject to change, the listing fits with Microsoft's target date and suggests that SP1 will likely arrive sometime later this week.
Service Pack 1 is already widespread on torrent sites, and the number of downloads available on the Pirate Bay alone suggests that users can't wait to get their hands on the update. For more info on the bug fixes and improvements coming in Vista SP1, check out our earlier coverage.
Naturally we'll be sure to keep you updated and give you the inside scoop on SP1 once it's finally available.
[via Slashdot]
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