I never played SWG Pre-CU, but this video is a great thing to watch while in queue or when bored.
It highlights many things that this game could or should have. It shows how in-depth the game could be and possibly some ideas to implement.
I found it while looking for information about SWG Pre-CU and NGE. The video shows how SOE killed their game; Very thorough and detailed.
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/episode-viii-star-wars/38466