Yep. Most large OEMs don't do more then the latest SP2 or a rollup, but never all updates. But what most white box manufacturers live by is the promise to people that, like Krispy Kreme, it's made "fresh" and up to date.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ben Ruset Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 9:46 AM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Microsoft's "Genuine Advantage" Cracked Already Can you use SUS to load all of the updates instead of using Windows Update? Come to think about it, I think that most large OEM's just ship with what the latest service pack is and let the customer handle any additional updates. Chris Reeves wrote: > I have no problem with WGA. > > At the same time, I have a big problem with the idiocy of the method which > they use during a pre-install; if I do a sysprepped factory pre-install, I > should be able to do windows update without activating. I don't want to > activate windows before I reseal it to give it to the customer.. what > garbage is that? > > Microsoft's WGA is (generally) a good thing. But if they want to work, then > they need to provide to MAPS and Partners full resource CDs of updates which > do not require Windows update monthly.. > > Yes, I'm aware I can manually download and create chain installs, blah blah > blah. But how many small shops just set aside a machine to do windows > update after a pre-install or a repair install.
