Windows Vista Beta 2: Largest Software Download in History

**madmatt** · June 10th, 2006

In an instant message chat, Microsoft has told the Windows Featured Communities that the demand for Windows Vista Beta 2 has been overwhelming. It is, in fact, the largest downloaded software in history. Currently, they are serving product keys out ten times faster then the downloads can be served. In fact, they are pumping out bits as fast as they can - any faster and there would be a measurable impact on the internet.

People who have recieved Vista Beta 2 product keys, but are unable to download, may need to wait a few days, up to one week. Microsoft encoruages users who want to try out Windows Vista Beta 2 to order the DVD. When they recieve the DVD in 1-4 weeks, install it, and activate it, they will be automattically guaranteed an RC1 upgrade.

Source: Bink.nu

pluto · June 10th, 2006

RC1 upgrade for free?

**madmatt** · June 10th, 2006

The cycle goes like this: Beta 1, Beta 2, Release Canidate 1, Release Canidate 2, RTM

**Grandmaster** · June 10th, 2006

Well it is 3.2 GB

**madmatt** · June 10th, 2006

I think they mean most downloads ever.

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madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 297	Windows Vista Beta 2: Largest Software Download in History In an instant message chat, Microsoft has told the Windows Featured Communities that the demand for Windows Vista Beta 2 has been overwhelming. It is, in fact, the largest downloaded software in history. Currently, they are serving product keys out ten times faster then the downloads can be served. In fact, they are pumping out bits as fast as they can - any faster and there would be a measurable impact on the internet. People who have recieved Vista Beta 2 product keys, but are unable to download, may need to wait a few days, up to one week. Microsoft encoruages users who want to try out Windows Vista Beta 2 to order the DVD. When they recieve the DVD in 1-4 weeks, install it, and activate it, they will be automattically guaranteed an RC1 upgrade. Source: Bink.nu

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pluto OSNN Addict Joined: January 2004 Posts: 202 Reputation: 80 Power: 104	Re: Windows Vista Beta 2: Largest Software Download in History RC1 upgrade for free? Aw' right baw jaws.

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madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 297	Re: Windows Vista Beta 2: Largest Software Download in History The cycle goes like this: Beta 1, Beta 2, Release Canidate 1, Release Canidate 2, RTM

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Grandmaster Electronica Addict Joined: February 2002 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 10,574 Reputation: 2960 Power: 260	Re: Windows Vista Beta 2: Largest Software Download in History Well it is 3.2 GB

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madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 297	Re: Windows Vista Beta 2: Largest Software Download in History I think they mean most downloads ever.

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