Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

[TehFunk]

http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/beta2/en/x86/download.htm

Im still debating whether or not i should use it. I dont wont to install it and not be able to play any of my games:cry: . Also, I want to install the 64 bit vista version b/c of my amd64, but do you think i need teh 64 bit version of xp? Currently i just have home edition...

[Sir. MatDef]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

Cool, thanks for the link. Just create a small partition (10-20gb) for the beta and intall it as a second os. Just use the 32 bit version, the 64 bit doesn't really offer anything more and it'll be easier to use the 32 bit one.

[lonegunm4n]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

meh, I ain't missin' much. I have had it for quite some time, as a Live! BETA tester. I was illegal for to say anything until I got the word sayin I could talk, and I got it 3 minutes ago. I'll post screenies when I get them uploaded.

[Sir. MatDef]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

Lucky foo, I didn't get picked for live.

I did get the Onecare perpetual beta though.

[TehFunk]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

Cool, thanks for the link. Just create a small partition (10-20gb) for the beta and intall it as a second os. Just use the 32 bit version, the 64 bit doesn't really offer anything more and it'll be easier to use the 32 bit one.

So if i put the burned dvd in my disc drive when i boot up, i can choose to install it on my 30gb partition? Thus ill be able to choose an os when i bott?

[Sir. MatDef]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

As long as you have two partitions, sure. Just make sure it's empty because after you install the beta, it will be.

[Shamus]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

If a person has enough disk space, free time and a good partitioning program like PartitionMagic, there is no reason not to check it out. It can't hurt your current OS if done properly.

[Sir. MatDef]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

If a person has enough disk space, free time and a good partitioning program like PartitionMagic, there is no reason not to check it out. It can't hurt your current OS if done properly.

True, but I don't think I have 3 or 4 days to wait and try to dl it, so I think I'm just gonna order the disc.

[signa]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

they should of made it a bootable live cd/dvd :)

[IndianScout]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

ehe BF2 has enough trouble running on XP, dunno if I will chance installing Vista

[WDA_Endless954]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

WTH, I've got a new copy of XP on the way, I'll insall vista in the mean time.

[imported_Wreck]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

ehe BF2 has enough trouble running on XP, dunno if I will chance installing Vista

Exactly my thoughts.

[Homie]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

Is anyone else having trouble downloading it? Mine keeps freezing and disconnecting.

[WDA_Endless954]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

Is anyone else having trouble downloading it? Mine keeps freezing and disconnecting.

Yes. Every time I used their DL'r. I just used FF to DL it and not only is it much faster but it's actually working.

BTW, any tips on how to burn it to DVD?

[Homie]

Re: Windows Vista Beta Opento Public

Yes. Every time I used their DL'r. I just used FF to DL it and not only is it much faster but it's actually working.

BTW, any tips on how to burn it to DVD?

I've tried it in firefox and internet explorer on diffrent computers and it keeps freezing.

http://download.windowsvista.com/dl/preview/beta2/en/x86/iso/vista_5384.4.060518-1455_winmain_beta2_x86fre_client-LB2CFRE_EN_DVD.iso