Hi dysfunction
That's right, Windows Update will only offer SP1 to 'compatible' systems (based on locale, language, drivers etc.). I'm surprised it's such a hassle having to uninstall the other language packs; it sounds like a real pain! That said, Microsoft were open about this, and announced that only the five languages would be supported at first, and then the 20-some will be rolled out in stages.
I'm about to buy a copy of Vista in Traditional Chinese, so thanks for the heads up about being unable to install SP1 right now. Not good
Kind regards
Jonty
P.S. If you use Office, did its language packs 'survive'?