Mike M wrote:

The operating system or platform in use should be immaterial when
creating a slipstream image.

For one method of creating a slipstream image (which is basically the
method I used to create my slipstream CDs) can be found at
http://www.helpwithwindows.com/Windo...p2-bootcd.html.

Thanks Mike,

That is one of the pages I looked at and printed out for reference. What
added to my confusion is the third paragraph under the initial heading
which says;

"Microsoft added the ability to Slipstream a Service Pack to Windows
2000 and Windows XP. It not only has the advantage that when you
(re)install your OS, you don't have to apply the Service Pack later,
also if you update any Windows component later, you'll be sure that you
get the correct installation files if Windows needs any."

It gives the impression that this ability is only available in XP or
2000. Maybe I am reading it too literally. I will certainly give it a try.

sced13ri