After news of SP1 RTM, many of us were disappointed. Why can’t technical users get their hands on it sooner, since they can handle the driver issues that may result? Well, Microsoft has listened, and has adjusted the release to better serve all involved.

Microsoft’s Mike Nash announced today on the Windows Vista Team Blog that adjustments have been made to the SP1 release for beta participants, Volume Licensing customers, and MSDN/TechNet Plus subscribers. Here’s how those users are affected:

• Late Friday SP1 RTM was made available to individuals and companies who participated in the SP1 beta program
• At the end of this week the English version of Windows Vista SP1 will be made available to Volume Licensing customers. Other languages will follow soon after
• Later this month, SP1 will be available to MSDN and TechNet Plus subscribers

Now some are still going to argue (like me) that simply putting the update on Microsoft’s Download site with a disclaimer would be an easy way to allow those who want it to get it, yet not cause problems for non-technical users. Still, it is nice to see Microsoft listening to the community and making quick adjustments in response to the questions and criticism raised. It’s a start!