Windows Vista beta 2

dixieflatline · 08-16-2006, 12:43 PM

So MS is giving away the second beta version of Vista for free. The catch? You have to fill out some stupid quiz:
hxxp://www.microsoft.com/india/offers/vista/quiz.aspx
I have some extra free space on my new dual core AMD64 (which kicks some serious butt BTW) so I am probably going to give this a shot. Currently, it is a XP/linux machine so adding in vista should be no problem. Anyone else planning on giving this a try? Looks like they are going to snail mail the CD but after I install it I'll post an update.

Icy · 08-16-2006, 02:15 PM

I'm thinking on trying it too, but need to read more about how advanced adn bugs free is the beta already.

caspanky · 08-16-2006, 02:40 PM

I've been using it on my machine and havn't had any real issues to speak of. Every once in a while something will hang, but Vista recovers well, and can keep moving on. I havn't had any compatability issues with programs, except for Alcohol 120. Windows Vista has an issue with the virtual drive driver, but a fix is in the works supposidly. Other then that, I like it.

Eaglesfan27 · 08-16-2006, 06:04 PM

I'm considering trying this. Still doing a bit more research.

Desnudo · 08-16-2006, 11:51 PM

Windows is fairly stable. The beta to avoid is Office.

08-16-2006, 02:15 PM	#2
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	I'm thinking on trying it too, but need to read more about how advanced adn bugs free is the beta already. __________________

08-16-2006, 06:04 PM	#4
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'm considering trying this. Still doing a bit more research. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

08-16-2006, 02:40 PM	#3
caspanky Mascot Join Date: Aug 2004	I've been using it on my machine and havn't had any real issues to speak of. Every once in a while something will hang, but Vista recovers well, and can keep moving on. I havn't had any compatability issues with programs, except for Alcohol 120. Windows Vista has an issue with the virtual drive driver, but a fix is in the works supposidly. Other then that, I like it.

08-16-2006, 11:51 PM	#5
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Windows is fairly stable. The beta to avoid is Office.

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