i usually prefer the retail rips but don't see one for sp3. this any good?

http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/svpk/2008/04/windowsxp-kb936929-sp3-x86-enu_c81472f7eeea2eca421e116cd4c03e2300ebfde4.exe

SP3 Final, direct download from Microsoft, 316 megs for those who prefer to do their own slipstreaming.

And yes, this ETH0 release is good, as is all their releases.

What's the differences between the xp pro student Edition and the XP Pro Corporate Edition If any.

Student edition is no different than Pro, except the license is a bit different, and it's cheaper.

Forgot to add that the Corporate edition doesn't require activation, but the Student edition does.

Or vice versa

student edition doesn't require activation?

Don’t let “Student Edition” tag in the name fool you. Under the hood it’s same version as Corporate Edition, but this “Student” doesn’t require any WGA cracks, activations or whatever. Best part is this copy will be recognized as legit one (Genuine) - means that (future) updates (from Windows Update) will work fine.

that was taken from rlslog hav'int tested it myself tho...

I'm happy with the Corporate edition. Been using it for years and never had a problem updating it. I just don't use WU or whatever they call it now. I use other sources for the patches and slipstream those into my cd.

http://www.dailytech.com/Microsoft+Pulls+XP+SP3+Delays+Release+Indefinitely/article11635.htm

All editions wants to be validated sooner or later.
I've tested ETH0's previous student and corporate editions.
WGA check was the first thing they asked for when updating.. But it has never been a problem since ETH0 also supply them cracks, hehe..

Is the iso bootable guys?
Thanks

Yes.

thanks