Windows VISTA 5308.2 (February CTP)

[Raptor]

Go Get It - Inc the new sidebar

First "fully functional" Vista beta

[MsDG]

I would if I could find it chuck! Wack it on the binaries while ya siting in the shop doing nowt

[Wizzo]

Microsoft Windows Vista - February CTP (Build 5308 - 32Bit)

screenshots

http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/0,120...=171997,00.asp

website

h**p://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Vista

[MadMunky]

Is there anywhere which lists supported hardware, wanna know if it will work on my laptop (dell inspire 8200, ati radeon 9000m)

Cheers

[Wizzo]

not as yet as it is too early but you can see if your lappy is up too the job by having a lokk at this :-

System Hardware Requirements
Microsoft has not released final details of Windows Vista's hardware requirements; however, Microsoft has released some preliminary Windows Vista Ready PC Hardware requirements for those wishing to upgrade to Windows Vista and have the full Aero Glass experience. These requirements apply to Beta 1, and are subject to change. It has been said that Vista will be compatible with the new Intel iMac and Mac Book Pro.

CPU: x86-compatible 32-bit or x64-compatible 64-bit microprocessor(s) (Dual Core systems will be supported)
Motherboard: ACPI-compatible firmware is required.
Memory: At least 512 megabytes (Encouraged to use ECC memory [8])
Graphics Card: A DirectX 9–compatible GPU that is capable of supporting Windows Vista Display Driver Model (WVDDM) and has 64 megabytes of VRAM
Hard Drive space: At least 1.5 gigabytes for installation files, possibly more, depending on the version of Windows Vista
The following requirement is not applicable to beta 1, but has widely been reported to be applicable to the final version.

Display: Copy-restricted high-definition digital content, such as next-generation HD DVD movies, is intentionally displayed fuzzy unless viewed on a High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)-compatible monitor. Very few existing displays and no retail video cards are compliant with this standard.

[pumpman]

http://www.binsearch.info/?q=Windows...5&adv_age=7&m=

im dling it now to give it a whirl

[MsDG]

good spot... but i'm waiting for the 64 bit edition!

Th best places for vista info are...

http://www.win-vista.net/
http://www.winsupersite.com/vista/

[MadMunky]

Laptop should be ok i hope will let u know, just installing it in VMWare at the moment

Laptop Spec
Intel P4 2.2 Mobile
ATI Radeon 9000m 64meg
512meg
40GB HDD

I should hope vista will run i dunno about the aero glass effect though.

Will report back

[Raptor]

fuck me its nice

just on it now

[MadMunky]

VMWare sucks way to slow, look pretty though

[Arcolite]

I'm also waiting for the 64bit version....should be nice to try out, been gagging to see the new Explorer Effects in the flesh.

[Raptor]

IE7 - TABBED BROWSING !

about ferking time

[Fusen]

IE7 - TABBED BROWSING !

about ferking time

that addition has been known for quite a while lol

[partyman]

So feasably could I start using this version of vista? Will all my old apps work properly?

[MsDG]

Yes you could feadably start using this version of vista. Drivers may be an issue (especially things that are 2+ years old) and there is no guarrentee that all apps are gonna work, you'll just have to try it and see how you get on. If you opt for the 64 bit edition, driver/app issues get even worse.

[purpleanimal23]

Just grabbing it now. Does anyone know if it's time limited?

[Raptor]

that addition has been known for quite a while lol

laugh it up dip shit - i know this - but its the first time ive used it as i didnt want to bother with previous non complete builds.

[Raptor]

Just grabbing it now. Does anyone know if it's time limited?

yes 15 days

[MsDG]

Just grabbing it now. Does anyone know if it's time limited?

"Microsoft requires that you activate your copy of vista after 16 days use. This is to prevent piracy and illegal distribution of Vista. If you are using 5219 or above, the key you installed with is legitimate and you can thus activate your copy of Vista. That key has been blacklisted. Otherwise you must use antiwpa to continue using Vista."

NOTE... google search keyword = "antiwpa"

[Arcolite]

I'm sure there we'll be a Time removal patch or something, there always has been in the past (WinME/XP)