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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. In fact, I quote a Microsoft representive:
"So, we are literally saying that if we increased our bandwidth any further there's a possibilty of taking down the Internet - people might have problems with World Cup viewing, etc"
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.
If you get the DVD, they send you an update, or you can download it, I think it might be a kind of Service Pack there planning to release for Windows Vista Beta 2, in which they make some changes. It stands for Release Candidate 1.
Microsoft plans to make several significant tweaks to the next beta of Windows Vista to make a key security feature less annoying to users.
In response to widespread criticisms that the implementation of the UAC (User Account Control) feature triggers too many privilege elevation prompt pop-ups, the software maker will make changes in Windows Vista RC1 (Release Candidate 1).
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By default, current versions of Windows configure most user accounts as a member of the administrator group, giving users all system privileges and capabilities. This allows users to install and configure applications and make system changes, but it presents a serious security risk because malware writers could take complete control of an exploited system.
With the UAC feature, formerly known as LUA (Limited User Account), Vista separates standard user privileges and activities from those that require administrator access, reducing vulnerability to hacker attacks.
However, in its current form, the feature requires that users click on multiple security prompts before carrying out some basic computer tasks.
"There are simply too many elevations," said Steve Hiskey, lead program manager for User Account Control in Microsoft's Windows Security Core group, in a blog entry announcing the plans.
In Windows Vista RC1, Hiskey said, Microsoft will make changes in the operating system to create safe scenarios for the Standard User account to accomplish tasks that used to require a privilege elevation prompt. It will also apply application compatibility fixes, called "shims," for applications that need help running as Standard User.
Based on beta testing feedback, Microsoft also expects to remove the consent prompt for administrators when deleting icons on the public desktop, he said.
Personally, I'm just gonna wait until it is officially released, preinstalled on a new PC. It wont let me play my games or run my software any better than XP, so i dont need it yet.
It has some great features now, like the new IE7 is one the best browers I've ever used, and also Windows Mail and Photo Gallery. I'm using it for Development and Testing purpouses, and I can use most of my software on it.
I'm also using Microsoft Expression (WYSIWYG CSS) which Dreamweaver CS3 will be better, Graphic Designer (Publisher), InDesign for me thanks and the cool looking Office 2007 The download only took em 1 hour on broadband I previously had Beta 2 MSDN.
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I previously had Beta 2 MSDN.