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---- Microsoft launches Windows Vista Beta 1, code name Longhorn


Marcia - 10:59 am on Aug 14, 2005 (gmt 0)


Story in the Times of Malta [timesofmalta.com]

Microsoft has made available the first Windows Vista beta to developers and IT professionals, following the announcement of the name of its next generation operating system, Windows Vista (previously code-named 'Longhorn').

Windows Vista Beta 1 is an important milestone on Microsoft Corp.'s path to releasing the final version of Windows Vista, the company said in a statement.

Beta 1 will provide thousands of developers, IT professionals and Windows enthusiasts with an opportunity to test the operating system's infrastructure and provide Microsoft with valuable feedback.

Added:
Looks like it was released July 27th

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