But there's more!

AutoPatcher not only did what WSUS does, but it also adds several of the better 3rd party "must haves" (Sun's JRE, Flash, Shockwave, etc.) and includes a scad of registry updates.

It was really nice having the DVD for when I was bringing up a new machine at the shop.

Since, legally, I'm supposed to patch to current levels (according to the DSP agreement), but I can't patch at Windows Update if I don't activate, but I'm not supposed to activate!

(Microsoft has a work-around. A severe pain in the ass, it is, but they DO have one. Not worth a feces if you always do custom machines - which the screwdriver shop I work at does.)

But you know, I've figured it out. Microsoft's Legal Department is run by a Linuxhead.

No, seriously. Microsoft is doing more to improve the level of Linux and OS/X installs than anything either camp can do on its own. Think about it - if a government or competitor made Microsoft screw itself as badly as it's routinely doing nowadays, they'd be screaming bloody murder (deservedly!)

RwP