I want to try XP

WindBlowzXP Professional · August 9th, 2001, 10:50 AM

I want to try this new OS.. but .. how? where can get it? i want to know more about this program.

Joker1 · August 9th, 2001, 03:06 PM

unfortunately XP is not yet available to the public. However there are many people who are testing the software for microsoft, if you know one of these people then you can just ask to play on their comp for a while, however they are not allowed to share it. Your best bet would be to just read up on all the reveiws so far and grab a copy when it is released in the fall.

Wasaw · August 9th, 2001, 03:10 PM

go test it for yourself.
<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/preview/order.asp" target="_blank">http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/preview/order.asp</a>

Cable Modem Tech · August 9th, 2001, 05:18 PM

I was just going to say, anyone can be a beta tester with XP just sign up and pay money for there crap software and in about 3 years they will contact you and send you a link to download rc2 and send you rc1 on cd for 20 dollars or 7you can just download for 10 dollars.... i am still waithin and it had been 3 weeks...... but hey i dont mind donating my money to Micro$oft thay need the help. CMT

KBPERF · August 9th, 2001, 06:35 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Cable Modem Tech:
<strong>i am still waiting and it has been 3 weeks...... CMT</strong><hr></blockquote>
You paid them the $9.95 and they still have sent the download link or instructions????? I WAS going to go for it but not if thats how long it takes to get the link! sounds to me like waiting for the retail version to come out and be cracked then get a copy of the cracked software! I have bought MS products before but not XP! I will not have my computer tell me to phone home if I change to many parts! I change out parts like every 2-4 weeks or so.

Budster64 · August 10th, 2001, 12:22 AM

It depends on when you signed up...I got mine on the Tuesday RC2 was released, but I have ben signed on since Beta1

August 11th, 2001, 03:05 PM

I'm not in the program but from what I've heard If you ordered the RC2 download you won't be charged until you succesfully download the ISO image. As for the CD version of RC1 you should only be charged if the CD was sent already. I read that info on microsoft website. But things aren't always what they should be.

HIESLanMan · August 11th, 2001, 07:39 PM

Just for the record, I ordered the beta from Microsoft months ago, got it within a week or two, and they sent RC1 to me when it was released (I got it in the mail just a couple days after it was out). I had no problems at all, although that doesn't seem to be the norm according to the posts I've seen.

DJSEARCHING · August 13th, 2001, 03:12 AM

[quote]Originally posted by LanMan:
[QB]Just for the record, I ordered the beta from Microsoft months ago, got it within a week or two, and they sent RC1 to me when it was released (I got it in the mail just a couple days after it was out). I had no problems at all, although that doesn't seem to be the norm according to the posts I've seen.
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It's true.I got my rc-1 the same day I was downloading rc-2.Never did get to load rc-1 to see the differences between them.But I probably will.

August 9th, 2001, 10:50 AM	#1
WindBlowzXP Professional Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Infront of my computer Posts: 174	I want to try XP I want to try this new OS.. but .. how? where can get it? i want to know more about this program. __________________ WARNING :: I am NOT held responsible for any damages on your coumputer. ::

August 9th, 2001, 03:06 PM	#2
Joker1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 405	unfortunately XP is not yet available to the public. However there are many people who are testing the software for microsoft, if you know one of these people then you can just ask to play on their comp for a while, however they are not allowed to share it. Your best bet would be to just read up on all the reveiws so far and grab a copy when it is released in the fall. __________________ There are no stupid questions! Just stupid (l)users!

August 9th, 2001, 03:10 PM	#3
Wasaw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: SLC, UTAH USA Posts: 17	go test it for yourself. <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/preview/order.asp" target="_blank">http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/preview/order.asp</a> __________________ THERE ARE THINGS KNOWN AND THINGS UNKNOWN AND IN BETWEEN ARE THE DOORS!

August 9th, 2001, 05:18 PM	#4
Cable Modem Tech Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Punxsutawney, Pa USA Posts: 215	I was just going to say, anyone can be a beta tester with XP just sign up and pay money for there crap software and in about 3 years they will contact you and send you a link to download rc2 and send you rc1 on cd for 20 dollars or 7you can just download for 10 dollars.... i am still waithin and it had been 3 weeks...... but hey i dont mind donating my money to Micro$oft thay need the help. CMT __________________ HUNGRY?.....UNEMPLOYED?.....EAT YOUR F#%$ING JAP CAR!!!!!!!

August 9th, 2001, 06:35 PM	#5
KBPERF Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 41	[quote]Originally posted by Cable Modem Tech: <strong>i am still waiting and it has been 3 weeks...... CMT</strong><hr></blockquote> You paid them the $9.95 and they still have sent the download link or instructions????? I WAS going to go for it but not if thats how long it takes to get the link! sounds to me like waiting for the retail version to come out and be cracked then get a copy of the cracked software! I have bought MS products before but not XP! I will not have my computer tell me to phone home if I change to many parts! I change out parts like every 2-4 weeks or so. __________________ Computers are only as smart as the user, well... in some cases the computer IS smarter.

August 10th, 2001, 12:22 AM	#6
Budster64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sherman Oaks, Ca USA Posts: 666	It depends on when you signed up...I got mine on the Tuesday RC2 was released, but I have ben signed on since Beta1 __________________ When cometh the day we lowly ones Through quiet reflection and great dedication Master the art of karate Lo, we shall rise up And then we'll make the bugger's eyes water

August 11th, 2001, 03:05 PM	#7
vicayra Guest Posts: n/a	I'm not in the program but from what I've heard If you ordered the RC2 download you won't be charged until you succesfully download the ISO image. As for the CD version of RC1 you should only be charged if the CD was sent already. I read that info on microsoft website. But things aren't always what they should be.

August 11th, 2001, 07:39 PM	#8
HIESLanMan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 154	Just for the record, I ordered the beta from Microsoft months ago, got it within a week or two, and they sent RC1 to me when it was released (I got it in the mail just a couple days after it was out). I had no problems at all, although that doesn't seem to be the norm according to the posts I've seen. __________________ a LARTing we will go a LARTing we will go hi-ho the derrio a LARTing we will go

August 13th, 2001, 03:12 AM	#9
DJSEARCHING Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 75	[quote]Originally posted by LanMan: [QB]Just for the record, I ordered the beta from Microsoft months ago, got it within a week or two, and they sent RC1 to me when it was released (I got it in the mail just a couple days after it was out). I had no problems at all, although that doesn't seem to be the norm according to the posts I've seen. ------------------------------------------------- It's true.I got my rc-1 the same day I was downloading rc-2.Never did get to load rc-1 to see the differences between them.But I probably will.

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