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Where to download XP SP2 Beta 1?
I am not on MSDN does anyone know another place to download XP SP2 Beta 1?
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Where to download XP SP2 Beta 1?
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It is available either via the Beta site or MSDN. If you haven't got = access to either of those, then you won't be able to download it. --=20 Will Denny MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User "kenny-knight" wrote in message = ... I am not on MSDN does anyone know another place to download XP SP2 = Beta 1? =20 =20 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 08/01/2004 |
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Where to download XP SP2 Beta 1?
Why would you want to? A *beta* does not mean "way l33+ r0x0r software no
one else has." "Beta" means "in testing, prone to crashes and other trouble." The posting style doesn't sound like that of, oh, an IT director that would need to test ahead of time (and would know about betas and MSDN in advance anyway.) Just wait for the release and inevitable followup hotfixes. "kenny-knight" wrote in message ... I am not on MSDN does anyone know another place to download XP SP2 Beta 1? |
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Where to download XP SP2 Beta 1?
kenny-knight wrote:
I am not on MSDN does anyone know another place to download XP SP2 Beta 1? Kenny, If you don't have access to it, then you are not authorized to download it. If you have to ask in this newsgroup, then you are probably not a good candidate for installing beta software without a proper catch net. I have been a beta tester since 97, and it is not for the faint of heart. you must have a dedicated beta system or a system that is available on backup media if the beta bits cause a clean system install. Keep this in mind when you find your SP2 update. BTW, I installed SP2, evaluated SP2, sent in bug reports and removed it. It was not ready for prime time. Waiting for next build. The difference? You install the beta software, have problems but can't relay the information to MS. You have no support groups to tell you if you install certain build #XXXXXX it cannot be uninstalled but must be reformatted. If you want to try beta software, make sure it does not affect your main system. -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm |
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Where to download XP SP2 Beta 1?
Maybe he has been trying (like me) to become a beta-tester since 97.
The fact that he has never been accepted might make him try to get the stuff via whatever means or ways. I can understand him. It is frustrating how MS cntinues to limit their beta-tester list to the same people again and again. This is not a warranty for new ideas, it's even discriminating. "Michael Stevens" wrote in message ... kenny-knight wrote: I am not on MSDN does anyone know another place to download XP SP2 Beta 1? Kenny, If you don't have access to it, then you are not authorized to download it. If you have to ask in this newsgroup, then you are probably not a good candidate for installing beta software without a proper catch net. I have been a beta tester since 97, and it is not for the faint of heart. you must have a dedicated beta system or a system that is available on backup media if the beta bits cause a clean system install. Keep this in mind when you find your SP2 update. BTW, I installed SP2, evaluated SP2, sent in bug reports and removed it. It was not ready for prime time. Waiting for next build. The difference? You install the beta software, have problems but can't relay the information to MS. You have no support groups to tell you if you install certain build #XXXXXX it cannot be uninstalled but must be reformatted. If you want to try beta software, make sure it does not affect your main system. -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm |
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Where to download XP SP2 Beta 1?
In case you really want it -
http://www.geeknewz.com/comments.php?catid=1&id=531 It's not worth having yet, IMO. "kenny-knight" wrote in message ... I am not on MSDN does anyone know another place to download XP SP2 Beta 1? |
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