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I'm with you, zonko!! The only items that I can see that might be worth anything (to me, anyway), is the USB 2.0 software and the "over 1700 bug fixes" they advise. The problem with the "1700 bug fixes" is that more than likely some of the bug fixes have to do with halting your XP until you enter that brand new key that your Corporation (based on your current Product ID) received in the mail a couple weeks ago. You did receive that Key, didn't you? After all, you're part of that licensed Corpoartion - your Product ID says so, remember.
As for USB 2.0 - I'll be using an aftermarket card for the 2.0 devices so will go with the software provided by the card manufacturer. Don't need the M$ version.
Again, only those people that rely on M$ software (I.E., Outlook Express, etc) seem to be at risk. Sooner or later, they'll be dumped to the M$ update site and then it's "gotcha" time. Remember, there's nothing to prevent a M$ friendly internet site to redirect you to M$'s handy-dandy fixer-upper site to "help" you update before you know it.
Jeez, this cloak and dagger stuff is exciting, in't it?
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