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Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 has been posted for beta testers on Microsoft Connect, with a build number of 5600.
This means that Microsoft have finished RC1, and indeed nearly finished Vista, but have not yet released it to the public for final-phase testing - expect to be able to download it within two weeks. We'll have our press copies in a few days, so we will bring you a fully detailed review and some screenshots next week.
LINK: Windows Vista Team Blog
LINK: Download Vista RC1 from Connect
Platforms and Services Co-President Jim Allchin has just now posted an announcement that RC1 is complete on the TechBeta/TAP site (note that it's password-protected). As per usual, we’re initially rolling out the code to the TechBeta and TAP programs alone, while MSDN and TechNet subscribers will be offered access next week.
This means that Microsoft have finished RC1, and indeed nearly finished Vista, but have not yet released it to the public for final-phase testing - expect to be able to download it within two weeks. We'll have our press copies in a few days, so we will bring you a fully detailed review and some screenshots next week.
LINK: Windows Vista Team Blog
LINK: Download Vista RC1 from Connect