http://www.microsoft.com/DEVNEWS/95SERPAC.HTM (PC Press Internet CD, 03/1996)

Windows 95 Service Pack Provides Updated Drivers and Components

February 16, 1996

The English-language version of the Windows 95 Service Pack is now available for downloading from the Internet at no charge. This software gives users one-stop access to the most up-to-date drivers and components available for Windows 95, which previously were available only as separate products. The Service Pack includes:

Any fixes that were made to Windows 95 components, including new file and printer-sharing drivers and enhanced password-list security. These fixes have been available online, and Microsoft will continue to post updated changes as necessary.
New components, such as Service for NetWare® Directory Services, 32-bit data-link control (DLC) protocol support, and infrared device support.
The Windows NT Server network operating system management tools, enhanced network installation tools, and updated versions of the Windows 95 Hardware and Software Compatibility Lists.
The entire Windows Driver Library on the CD-ROM version of the Service Pack, which will provide easy installation of the latest drivers for users' hardware devices.

The Service Pack is designed to be easily installed on an existing Windows 95-based system or to be integrated into a shared network-setup directory. Users will be able to determine whether the Service Pack has been installed on a system and to ensure that all the latest components are applied.

How to Get the Service Pack

Users enrolled in Microsoft Select, TechNet, and Microsoft Developer Network Professional Subscription will receive the Service Pack with their next scheduled edition. The Service Pack can be downloaded at no charge (other than the cost of connect time, where applicable) from the Microsoft Windows Web page. It is also available through The Microsoft Network (GO Windows), CompuServe (GO Winnews), America Online, GEnie and Prodigy.

In addition, users in the U.S. can order the Service Pack directly from Microsoft (for US$14.95, plus shipping and handling by contacting the Microsoft Sales Information Center at (800) 426-9400. In Canada, users can order the Service Pack by calling (800) 563-9048. International versions of the Service Pack are scheduled to be posted online shortly and will be available from Microsoft's local subsidiaries. The language version of the International Service Pack will need to be the same as the version of Windows 95 on which it'is run.