Downloading Vista

[SuperSparks]

Just as an FYI, for those that have access to the MSDN Subscrition site, the servers are running much faster than the ones on the MS Connect site, at least over here in Europe. I'd recommend downloading from there if possible.

[Byan]

hmm.., is this illegal?
*** Link Removed ***it says it comes with a serial.., which ussually is a red flag.., but its a beta..

EDIT: same question here- *** Link Removed ***

[Steve R Jones]

Nope. Not legal. I removed the links... ;)

[Byan]

k, thanx

[liam858]

for those that have access to the MSDN Subscrition site


Just to confirm this, Is the Beta 1 of Vista is only available to MSDN subscribers? Or can users get it through the Beta program? How much do you guys pay for subscription? is it a yearly/monthly transaction?


Liam

[Byan]

I think you can get it for free here, I havent tried yet, havent had the time..
http://connect.microsoft.com/

I was just gonna download the torrent if they were legal.., but it seems I am going to have to register for that site

[liam858]

I signed up:

Available Programs

This page shows all the programs that you can participate in. For each program, you can see the nomination start and end dates, view program details, or apply for the program..



(no programs available)


:( I think i have to wait for invitations from either current members or Microsoft.

Cheers for the link Byan.

Liam

[SuperSparks]

As far as I know, Beta1 is only available to MSDN subscribers and official beta testers. It may possibly be available to Technet subscribers too, I'll see if I can find out about that.

You can register to become a beta tester on the MS Connect site that Byan liked to above, but of course there is no guarantee that you will be accepted.

Here are the prices of MSDN subscriptions:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/howtobuy/subscribers/

And here is more general info on MSDN:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/

[Byan]

wow, those are steep prices.., and you need at least an OS subscription to get vista..

• Current MSDN Subscribers who have purchased subscriptions at one of the following levels - Operating Systems, Professional, Enterprise, or Universal - can download Windows Vista Beta 1 today.

from- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/evaluate/betadist.mspx

[ecross]

Yes, Windows Vista is also available for TechNet Plus Subscribers.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/abouttn/Subscriptions/default.mspx