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https://www.pcmatic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/pcmatic-fallback.png19201080Fact and Fable Unlike a lot of sequels, Windows XP SP3 is better than the original. Any day now the official release is due to hit the streets. Rumors of 10% performance increases crowd my Googled results. My mind travels to increased scores for benchmarks. Microsoft's favored son is rising to the position of SUPER HERO. "WINDOWS XP CONQUERS...." Oh, sorry, I'll get back to earth now.