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I noticed users talking about different builds of Windows. For users like me -- not MSDN subscribers -- how can we obtain the latest build of Windows Vista. I believe the Beta 2 build release recently was (atleast the one I have) 5384.

The various subscription programs have access to 1 build right now, which BETA 2 build 5384. MSDN, Connect and Technet. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"David" wrote in message

I noticed users talking about different builds of Windows. For users like me -- not MSDN subscribers -- how can we obtain the latest build of Windows Vista. I believe the Beta 2 build release recently was (atleast the one I have) 5384.

The public beta 2 is now freely available. You'll find info at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/ The servers are very busy so I suggest you order the cd.
"David" wrote in message

I noticed users talking about different builds of Windows. For users like me -- not MSDN subscribers -- how can we obtain the latest build of Windows Vista. I believe the Beta 2 build release recently was (atleast the one I have) 5384.

Correction: dvd.
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message

The public beta 2 is now freely available. You'll find info at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/ The servers are very busy so I suggest you order the cd.
"David" wrote in message I noticed users talking about different builds of Windows. For users like me -- not MSDN subscribers -- how can we obtain the latest build of Windows Vista. I believe the Beta 2 build release recently was (atleast the one I have) 5384.

MSDN Subscriber's (like myself) have Access to Other Windows Vista Beta 2 SKU's where as the General Public CPP is only Windows Vista Beta 2 Ultimate Edition, just FYI. We (MSDN Subscriber's) also have Access to Windows Server Code Name Long Horn Beta 2 (in other words: We also have access to the Server Version of Windows Vista) as well, also just FYI.
"David" wrote in message

I noticed users talking about different builds of Windows. For users like me -- not MSDN subscribers -- how can we obtain the latest build of Windows Vista. I believe the Beta 2 build release recently was (atleast the one I have) 5384.

On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:47:32 -0500, "Kevin John Panzke" wrote:

MSDN Subscriber's (like myself) have Access to Other Windows Vista Beta 2 SKU's where as the General Public CPP is only Windows Vista Beta 2 Ultimate Edition, just FYI. We (MSDN Subscriber's) also have Access to Windows Server Code Name Long Horn Beta 2 (in other words: We also have access to the Server Version of Windows Vista) as well, also just FYI.
"David" wrote in message I noticed users talking about different builds of Windows. For users like me -- not MSDN subscribers -- how can we obtain the latest build of Windows Vista. I believe the Beta 2 build release recently was (atleast the one I have) 5384.

The only way CPP people can receive upgrades to the Beta is via Windows (now Microsoft) Update.
We WILL get the latest version of Vista when we purchase the RTM sometimes next year.
Otherwise, join the Microsoft Developer Network at the OS level to get the latest bits.
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