[Gllug] Downloading XP SP2 using Linux

[Richard Huxton]

John Winters wrote:
> Dear all,
> 
> Does anyone know of a way of downloading XP SP2 using Linux?  I've finally
> bought (!) a copy of XP to install under VMware but it's only SP1A and
> obviously I don't want to give it network access until I've installed SP2
> and some anti-virus software.  However, it appears that the Microsoft web
> site won't let you download it unless you connect with an XP box.  Anyone
> overcome this?

I think you need the network-admin's version:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

If the link is wrapped, you can get it by searching for "xp sp2 network 
install" or similar from MS-support.

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   Richard Huxton
   Archonet Ltd
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