Windows Vista RC1 Veeeeeerrrryyyyy soon! :D

[Chr0n1x]

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/sep06/09-05WindowsVistaIndustryPR.mspx
Need I say more?...
Plus estimate pricing for final product
Ultimate: $399.00 USD wooo Bit better than I expected it to be

[Nelson]

I used it already, it's pretty stable my only problem with it is how horrible the Aero Basic experience is.
The UI (Both Aero Glass and Aero Basic) is inconsistant and with Aero Basic there are a lot of differences in theming. Some apps (From XP) are not even themed and look like a colorless Classic theme which isn't very pleasant.

I had a couple of Printing issues with Vista and a Label Maker (Printed out barcodes weirdly) but other than that it ran well. Upgrading from XP took a little longer (Around 1hr 30mins) and starting up took 15mins the first time.

[mikeschuld]

I can't seem to find the DL link for the RC1 iso. I have been in the CTP group for Vista the whole way through, and it is said on the Vista site that those in the CTP group should have received an email with instructions on downloading the newest version early in September :/. I'd rather get the real dl from Microsoft, but if I have to use my key on the torrent download I guess that will work (assuming that works that is)

[Chr0n1x]

I got the email, and it had the link in it, but for some reason it only dls a 907 byte file!
They said that the emails are being sent out gradually. I got it, but it wont DL!!!! Arrgh!

[EDIT]Nvr mind, seems MS is using a dynamic link system and refusing anyone with some wrong http headers etc so my dl manager wasn't working, running it now using the normal windows dl system, heres hoping nothing goes wrong!

[mikeschuld]

Got mine installed just no and working on the ATI drivers. Those are still experiencing troubles but we'll see if I can't tweak with it a bit.