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BGonaSTICK · 12-11-06, 12:38 AM

Mark 30 January 2007 in your diary because that's when the average consumer will be able to get their hands on Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system.

Following months of speculation, Microsoft has revealed that Vista will be on shelves and pre-installed on new computers on the second-to-last day of January.

It was announced last week that Vista will be released to business users with volume license deals on 30 November but the retail customers will have to wait another two months.

The new operating system, which has been five years in the making, was recently signed off by Microsoft with Windows chief Jim Allchin saying the code was "rock solid" and ready for shipping.

Last month Microsoft announced a deal offering cheap upgrades to Vista and Office 2007 for consumers who purchase new Windows Vista-capable PCs now.

Through to 15 March next year, consumers and small businesses buying computers loaded with Windows XP or 2003 Office software will be eligible for the "express upgrade" to Vista and Office 2007.

Jimdefruit · 22-11-06, 11:56 AM

Well, after all the hype, I understand it has already been hacked. That didn't last long did it?

nanochickin · 22-11-06, 12:15 PM

Just waiting for it to appear on eMule or Bittorent. :roflmao:

Should be interesting to see how good or should i say how bad it is. :?

BGonaSTICK · 22-11-06, 12:30 PM

If it has been hacked already, then Microsoft should be bloody ashamed of themselves. They will be an even bigger laughing stock than they are now...

12-11-06, 12:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Vista retail release date: 30 January 2007 Mark 30 January 2007 in your diary because that's when the average consumer will be able to get their hands on Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system. Following months of speculation, Microsoft has revealed that Vista will be on shelves and pre-installed on new computers on the second-to-last day of January. It was announced last week that Vista will be released to business users with volume license deals on 30 November but the retail customers will have to wait another two months. The new operating system, which has been five years in the making, was recently signed off by Microsoft with Windows chief Jim Allchin saying the code was "rock solid" and ready for shipping. Last month Microsoft announced a deal offering cheap upgrades to Vista and Office 2007 for consumers who purchase new Windows Vista-capable PCs now. Through to 15 March next year, consumers and small businesses buying computers loaded with Windows XP or 2003 Office software will be eligible for the "express upgrade" to Vista and Office 2007. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

22-11-06, 11:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Vista retail release date: 30 January 2007 Well, after all the hype, I understand it has already been hacked. That didn't last long did it? __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

22-11-06, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Vista retail release date: 30 January 2007 Just waiting for it to appear on eMule or Bittorent. :roflmao: Should be interesting to see how good or should i say how bad it is. :? __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

22-11-06, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Vista retail release date: 30 January 2007 If it has been hacked already, then Microsoft should be bloody ashamed of themselves. They will be an even bigger laughing stock than they are now... __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W