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Want to check out Vista? Download it free here...

Pre RC1 download - , free for anyone with the bandwidth  - to the first 100,000

 

http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/prerc1/en/download.html

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Published Tuesday, August 29, 2006 7:58 AM by SpatDSG

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Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:38 AM by TimeToLive

# re: Want to check out Vista? Download it free here...

NICE heads up (much appreciated).
Microsoft has partnered with Akamai Technologies
Is the download throttled? or possibly spread amongst connections?
Im currently getting 135kb/sec on a direct  connection rated as up to 8Mbs/sec
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:44 AM by Koen

# re: Want to check out Vista? Download it free here...

"to the first 100,000"

the first 100k clickers, or full downloads?

So if i pause my download, can i finish 2morrow.?

just let it run i guess..
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:47 AM by Eli

# re: Want to check out Vista? Download it free here...

This build is really awesome. It's a huge step up from Beta 2 (in performance, fit and finish).
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:58 AM by hodge81

# re: Want to check out Vista? Download it free here...

I keep getting a connection error.  Also, I can not use the direct link.  Anyone else able to use these?
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 12:26 PM by Mariano

# re: Want to check out Vista? Download it free here...

Do you know if we'll be able to upgrade our Beta 2 version of Windows Vista to this Pre RC1? After using the beta for 2 months on my PC, there's just so much stuff in there. I wouldn't want to have to do a clean install.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:07 PM by SpatDSG

# re: Want to check out Vista? Download it free here...

UPDATE:

Thank you for your interest in Windows Vista.

We are currently experiencing a high level of demand and cannot process your request at this time.

Please check back later for availability. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:11 PM by SpatDSG

# re: Want to check out Vista? Download it free here...

last I heard, the plan was to be able to upgrade from Beta2, to RC1. But, to be honest, I havent tried this and dont know the answer 100%

spat

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