>>>>Hey, John - I wonder if you can just download the SP3 and install it on top of
>>>>5? I don't know anyone that hasn't gone through the 5.0a to SP3 sequence , but
>>>>I wonder...?
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>>>Yes, I know that's possible, but I haven't done it myself....
>>
>>Hmmm....so maybe that's the better solution for Giedrius, huh?
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>Depends on his modem speed: it's 40M without the VC++ fixes....

Too true :) But, probably it's worth getting the SP3, as long as you're at it. It had some bug fixes that affected my apps...and it might well cut out the hassle and (admittedly quite small) expense of 5.0a...