What Are the Expected Release Dates for Windows Vista Beta 1?

In summary, Microsoft has released screenshots of their upcoming Windows Vista operating system on their website, along with a fact sheet providing more information. The GUI of Vista resembles KDE and there is speculation as to why Microsoft chose this design. There is also a joke about Windows 3000 being used as a prison guard due to its tendency to crash. Microsoft has announced a delay in the release of Vista, possibly due to negative feedback from the beta version.
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dduardo
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Screenshots can be found on microsoft's site:

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsvista/default.mspx

Here is the fact sheet:

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/newsroom/winxp/VistaBeta1FS.mspx
 
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Wonder why they choose vista...

The Gui is looking more and more like kde ;-)
 
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That browser looks familiar, almost as if I have seen something very similar before.

edit... any word on an updated version of minesweeper?
 
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mattmns said:
edit... any word on an updated version of minesweeper?

Microsoft(R) Minesweeper(TM) Vista(R) has more syngeristic(TM) security with enchanced realtime(TM) mines and only requires the lastest graphics card with a minimum of 512MB of RAM to play.

Seriously, Windows Vista is just Windows XP SP3.
 
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On a related note, here's a joke I heard on Futurama:

Why do they use Windows 3000 as a prison guard?

Answer: Because it always locks up. :rofl: :rofl:
 
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Well well, it looks like microsoft is yet again delaying the release of windows vista. Now it looks like it will arrive Q4 2006 and I wouldn't be suprised if it was pushed to Q1 2007. I guess this in reponse to all the negative feadback they have gotten from beta 1 so far.

http://www.infoworld.com/article/05/07/28/HNvistaslips_1.html
 
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What is Windows Vista Beta 1?

Windows Vista Beta 1 is the first pre-release version of the Windows Vista operating system, which was released by Microsoft in July 2005.

What are the new features in Windows Vista Beta 1?

Some of the new features in Windows Vista Beta 1 include a redesigned user interface, improved security features, and a new search function.

Can anyone download and use Windows Vista Beta 1?

No, Windows Vista Beta 1 was only available for developers and IT professionals who were part of the Windows Vista Technical Beta Program.

What is the purpose of releasing a beta version of Windows Vista?

The purpose of releasing a beta version is to gather feedback from users and identify any bugs or issues before the final release of the operating system.

Is Windows Vista Beta 1 still available for download?

No, Windows Vista Beta 1 is no longer available for download as it has been superseded by newer versions of Windows Vista and has reached its end of life.

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