MS OS NEWS: Windows Vista

[TechZ]

Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 1

Microsoft has announced the availabilty of Windows Vista Beta 1 at 9:05 a.m. PDT today.

Windows Vista Beta 1 (Build 5112) Released

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Windows Vista beta 1 (build 5112) is an important milestone on Microsoft Corp.’s path to releasing the final version of Windows Vista. Beta 1 will provide developers, IT professionals and Windows enthusiasts with an opportunity to test the operating system’s infrastructure and provide Microsoft with valuable feedback. Beta 1 is being delivered to more than 10,000 beta testers via the Windows Vista Technical Beta Program, and thousands more people will receive beta 1 through the MSDN developer program and Microsoft TechNet.

View: Windows Vista Beta 1 Fact Sheet | Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 1 Announcement

Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 1 Released

Microsoft has announced the availabilty of Windows Vista Beta 1 at 9:05 a.m. PDT today. Beta 1 is not what I would call deeply interesting, unless you are a real bithead," Windows chief Jim Allchin said in an interview. "This beta isn't really for even tech enthusiasts. This beta is to test out some of the capabilities that we've got, if you will, in the plumbing." (screenshots)

What Are the Hardware Requirements for Vista?

Vista PCs should be "a modern, Intel Pentium- or AMD Athlon-based" one with a dedicated graphics card featuring DirectX 9.0 support, and 512 MB or more of RAM, company officials reiterated on Wednesday.

FAQ: Getting a handle on Windows Vista

Longhorn--now Windows Vista--may be arriving more slowly than expected and it might not have everything that was once planned, but Windows chief Jim Allchin maintains "It's a big deal."