Windows Vista Beta 1 series

Windows Vista Beta 1

Specs: 1 PC, License, 1

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Windows Vista September CTP

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Windows Vista October CTP

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Windows Vista December CTP

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Windows Vista February CTP

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Windows Vista beta 2 Reviewed on 05/23/2006

The Bottom Line: Microsoft releases the first public beta of its new Windows Vista operating system.

Release Date: 05/23/2006

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Windows Vista RC1 (build 5564) Reviewed on 09/01/2006

The Bottom Line: Windows Vista RC1 (build 5564) should mark the final stretch for Microsoft's new operating system, but don't be surprised if Microsoft issues one more public release candidate before making Windows Vista final.

Release Date: 05/23/2006

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Windows Vista RC2 Reviewed on 10/11/2006

The Bottom Line: We think the overall quality of this $399 Windows Vista Ultimate edition is not deserving of final release candidate status, and we expect to see at least one more interim build, or perhaps even another release candidate, soon.

Release Date: 05/23/2006

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Windows Vista RTM Reviewed on 11/08/2006

The Bottom Line: Microsoft has released its new operating system, Windows Vista, to hardware manufacturers, marking the end of the development phase and the beginning of the distribution phase. Not everything is perfect, but Microsoft expects to have all the glitches under control by the company's self-imposed January 2007 product release date.

Release Date: 11/08/2006

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