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Windows Vista Beta 2 Available for Download

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the get-it-while-it's-hot dept.

prostoalex writes "Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2 is now available for download from Microsoft's official site. If you remember seeing reviews of it already, Microsoft made downloads available to a limited set of customers last month. For PC users that are already running Windows Vista Beta 2, Microsoft put together a list of additional downloads like product guide and feature lists."

6 of 444 comments (clear)

  1. thanks for the update by observer7 · · Score: 5, Funny

    ill download my antivirus updates ...maybe if this windows is in the wild it will be detected before i get it

  2. Can't log in using Konqueror by truedfx · · Score: 3, Funny

    Shame on you, such a big corporation not spending a little bit of time on making your site interoperable. :)

  3. They're 2 days late. by exit3219 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Should've released it on 6/6/6.

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  4. We apologize for any inconvenience. by StarWreck · · Score: 5, Funny
    Thank you for your interest in Windows Vista Beta 2.

    We are currently experiencing a high level of demand and cannot process your request at this time.

    Please check back later for availability. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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  5. Re:Ooops, Antitrust by mrchaotica · · Score: 3, Funny
    Imagine what would have happened if Microsoft tried to force a proprietary networking protocol on you, rather than just complying with TCP/IP?
    I imagine they'd call it NetBEUI!
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  6. Re:direct download links by mkw87 · · Score: 5, Funny
    they should have had a torrent option

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