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Marcia - 10:59 am on Aug 14, 2005 (gmt 0)
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: [microsoft.com...] Some discussion here [webmasterworld.com...]
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').
Looks like it was released July 27th