SP3 will be deemed important and a priority for Microsoft developers, and it’s likely that it will include the much-touted WinFS file system.
“A representative of Microsoft’s French division told ZDNet France on Friday that the company plans to release a third service pack for the Windows XP operating system. According to Bernard Ourghanlian, technical and security director at Microsoft France, the update is significant and a priority for Microsoft’s developers.”
Source: Betanews