Microsoft releases public download of Vista

**CameronJr9** · 06-09-2006, 10:53 AM

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-3513_22-6081301.html

By Ina Fried, CNET News.com

After months of limited testing, Microsoft late Wednesday made a beta version of Windows Vista publicly available for download.

The company kicked off what it called its "Customer Preview Program," a testing period in which the software maker hopes millions of tech enthusiasts will kick the tires on the new operating system.

"Microsoft today kicked off the Windows Vista Customer Preview Program (CPP), providing the broadest access yet to pre-release test versions of Windows Vista," the company said in a statement. Microsoft is aiming to wrap up testing and development of Vista later this year in hopes of a broad launch in January. The company released Beta 2 last month to a more limited group of testers and had promised the broader test would come shortly.

The software maker is still cautioning that Vista is not ready for the average consumer, pitching the CPP as suited for developers and tech workers, as well as hard-core enthusiasts who don't mind a few bugs and have a spare machine for testing. Microsoft also recommends those interested in the CPP run its recently released adviser tool, which helps detect how Vista-ready a PC is.

People can either download the software from Microsoft's Web site or pay a small fee to get it on DVD.

Although Microsoft is looking for millions of testers, it has said it may cap the test program at some point.

***drnknmnky*** · 06-09-2006, 11:26 AM

it takes forever to download. the 32-bit version is 3.5 gigs and the 64-bit version is 4.4 gigs. i've been trying to download it since last night but they keep telling me the traffic's too heavy

locoJack · 06-23-2006, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drnknmnky

it takes forever to download. the 32-bit version is 3.5 gigs and the 64-bit version is 4.4 gigs. i've been trying to download it since last night but they keep telling me the traffic's too heavy

I download Vista and Office 2007. Believe me, nothing much to jump up and down for. There allots bugs and softwares that don't work with Vista. Besly my HP printer.:rolleyes:

tegrady · 06-23-2006, 03:21 PM

Another mandatory upgrade with "Enhanced Security Features" that amount to bugging me with more system messages instead of actually fixing the buggy, bloated code.

Sorry.... had to rant for a moment.

Tikolx333 · 06-23-2006, 04:14 PM

I like my comp just how it is, laptop + porn + 8thcivic + BattleField 2 = no real world interaction aka a good time. So how is this vista anyways, someone post some screenshots, anyone know if it works with Centrino Duo?

06-09-2006, 10:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
CameronJr9 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 28 Posts: 25,861 Back and Forth Forever iTrader: 6 / 100%	Microsoft releases public download of Vista http://news.zdnet.com/2100-3513_22-6081301.html By Ina Fried, CNET News.com After months of limited testing, Microsoft late Wednesday made a beta version of Windows Vista publicly available for download. The company kicked off what it called its "Customer Preview Program," a testing period in which the software maker hopes millions of tech enthusiasts will kick the tires on the new operating system. "Microsoft today kicked off the Windows Vista Customer Preview Program (CPP), providing the broadest access yet to pre-release test versions of Windows Vista," the company said in a statement. Microsoft is aiming to wrap up testing and development of Vista later this year in hopes of a broad launch in January. The company released Beta 2 last month to a more limited group of testers and had promised the broader test would come shortly. The software maker is still cautioning that Vista is not ready for the average consumer, pitching the CPP as suited for developers and tech workers, as well as hard-core enthusiasts who don't mind a few bugs and have a spare machine for testing. Microsoft also recommends those interested in the CPP run its recently released adviser tool, which helps detect how Vista-ready a PC is. People can either download the software from Microsoft's Web site or pay a small fee to get it on DVD. Although Microsoft is looking for millions of testers, it has said it may cap the test program at some point. __________________

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06-09-2006, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
*drnknmnky* VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Westland, MI Age: 29 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 / 0%	it takes forever to download. the 32-bit version is 3.5 gigs and the 64-bit version is 4.4 gigs. i've been trying to download it since last night but they keep telling me the traffic's too heavy

06-23-2006, 03:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
tegrady Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St.Augustine, Florida Age: 37 Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Another mandatory upgrade with "Enhanced Security Features" that amount to bugging me with more system messages instead of actually fixing the buggy, bloated code. Sorry.... had to rant for a moment.

06-23-2006, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tikolx333 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Age: 22 Posts: 842 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I like my comp just how it is, laptop + porn + 8thcivic + BattleField 2 = no real world interaction aka a good time. So how is this vista anyways, someone post some screenshots, anyone know if it works with Centrino Duo?