btw, seems like ms have released a sp1 beta @ www.3dwin2000.com
(a directx8 beta as well? dont seem to be able to get dl right )

Yes, SP1 is out to beta testers.

List of Fixes for Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 Beta http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWS2000/downloads/recommended/prem_sp1/fixes.htm

I downloaded and gave a try to DirectX 8 beta last night.
Seems to run OK.
I only tested it with UT, FogCity benchmark, a few D3D gadget-progs and DXDiag.
No prob whatsoever

dx8 ist bös!

Bös??? What the f**k is bös???
Was ist böst???

dx8 is evil

Whats that evil good !!! Or evil bad !!!

Evil bad

Naaahh
I have been usin DX8 for ages, its Absolutely fine for me!
=) (not that i have noticed any speed increase/quality improvements anyways)