To slipstream updates, patches or service packs means to integrate them into the installation files of their original software, so that the resulting files will allow a direct installation of the updated software. That would mean a faster installation for new Windows machines, in our case.
In Windows environments, it is common for system administrators to make slipstreamed installation sources of the operating system available on network shares. That greatly simplifies deployment for new installations. Microsoft also usually allows ordering slipstreamed CDs from their website.
RVM Integrator is not just an integrator. It's main purpose is to actually slipstream hotfixes and third party utilities into your Windows install disks. Integrating is simply a way to attatch setup files into your windows disk and have them install at a specific moment during Windows setup. Slipstreaming will actually overwrite older files and place itself directly into the windows installation.
They also have a nice RyanVM's Windows XP Post-SP2 Update Pack 2.1.0 out on July 14, 2006 that directly integrate all post Windows SP2 hotfixes, plus a few other updates.
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