Ok here is a local copy of the new v1.50 patch. no waiting:

BF2_Patch_1.50.exe (1.9g)


Remember, you have to be patched up to v1.41 before applying the v1.50 patch. here is a link to the full v1.41 if you need it:

BF2_Patch_1.41.exe (536mb)


I put them on the ftp too.