Vista RTM is on MSDN??

A link to " Windows Vista RTM Subscriber Download" is on the msdn homepage.
It takes you to a log in screen.

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx

-Mike

On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:02:03 -0800, "**__Mike__**" <>
wrote:

>A link to " Windows Vista RTM Subscriber Download" is on the msdn homepage.
>It takes you to a log in screen.
>
>http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx
>
>-Mike
>

But it's not showing up for download. only betas and RCs.

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Steve Jain, Virtual Machine MVP
http://vpc.essjae.com/
I do not work for Microsoft.

Yes, I've just noticed that. Isn't that where they used to have the
message about Vista being available within 7 days on MSDN. They have now
replaced that message with a link (though it doesn't go to Vista)

I have a feeling we could be seeing Vista on MSDN soon..


On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:02:03 -0000, **__Mike__** <> wrote:

> A link to " Windows Vista RTM Subscriber Download" is on the msdn
> homepage.
> It takes you to a log in screen.
>
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx
>
> -Mike
>
>



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There's nothing of the sort.... just the same thing that's been there
all week....

On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:26:01 -0000, Mark <> wrote:

>Yes, I've just noticed that. Isn't that where they used to have the
>message about Vista being available within 7 days on MSDN. They have now
>replaced that message with a link (though it doesn't go to Vista)
>
>I have a feeling we could be seeing Vista on MSDN soon..
>
>
>On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:02:03 -0000, **__Mike__** <> wrote:
>
>> A link to " Windows Vista RTM Subscriber Download" is on the msdn
>> homepage.
>> It takes you to a log in screen.
>>
>> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx
>>
>> -Mike
>>
>>

maybe it'll be available tomorrow??? That would be awesome if they uploaded
it overnight but didn't give kevin his copy just to **** him off!!!
"John C." <> wrote in message
news:...
> There's nothing of the sort.... just the same thing that's been there
> all week....
>
> On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:26:01 -0000, Mark <> wrote:
>
>>Yes, I've just noticed that. Isn't that where they used to have the
>>message about Vista being available within 7 days on MSDN. They have now
>>replaced that message with a link (though it doesn't go to Vista)
>>
>>I have a feeling we could be seeing Vista on MSDN soon..
>>
>>
>>On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:02:03 -0000, **__Mike__** <> wrote:
>>
>>> A link to " Windows Vista RTM Subscriber Download" is on the msdn
>>> homepage.
>>> It takes you to a log in screen.
>>>
>>> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx
>>>
>>> -Mike
>>>
>>>

On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:51:28 -0500, John C. <>
wrote:

>There's nothing of the sort.... just the same thing that's been there
>all week....
>

It was there for a while, it's gone now.

--
Cheers,
Steve Jain, Virtual Machine MVP
http://vpc.essjae.com/
I do not work for Microsoft.

And for those who REALLY can't wait, just go into CompUSA on November 30th:
http://www.infoworld.com/article/06/...compusa_1.html

Alan

********************************

Microsoft, CompUSA to offer Vista early

SMBs buying more than 5 copies will be able to purchase the new OS on the
same day as volume license customers

By Elizabeth Montalbano, IDG News Service

November 13, 2006

Microsoft Corp. continues to expand ways customers can get access to Windows
Vista as the OS' official launch date approaches. The company said Monday it
is teaming with CompUSA stores to offer early access to Windows Vista to
U.S. small businesses.

Through the Microsoft Small Business Value Program, small businesses that
want to purchase five or more licenses for Windows Vista can purchase them
through one of two licensing programs -- Open Value or Open Business --
beginning on Nov. 30 from CompUSA stores. This is the day Vista will be
available to Microsoft's volume license customers, but before the product's
general availability in retail outlets, which will not occur until Jan. 30,
2007.

The Open Value and Open Business license programs are intended to allow
smaller companies to acquire Microsoft software in a cost-effective way that
can be managed online, according to Microsoft. Typically, small businesses
can purchase software through these programs either from Microsoft or a
licensed reseller, but Microsoft is extending this access to CompUSA retail
outlets. CompUSA has more than 229 stores in the U.S.

The company plans to allow more retailers to offer Vista through these
volume-licensing programs throughout 2007, Microsoft said.

Open Value will spread payments for the software out over a year, while Open
Business requires an upfront payment, according to Microsoft's Web site.
Open Value also includes a subscription to Microsoft Software Assurance
(SA), the company's software update program, while SA is an add-on option
for Open Business customers.

Small business customers that purchase Vista at CompUSA through one of the
programs will initially receive a Microsoft Small Business Value Program Kit
and a proof of purchase. A CompUSA sales associate also will work with the
customer to explain how to download Vista and activate the licenses,
Microsoft said.

Microsoft is touting the long-delayed Vista as a major overhaul of its
Windows client OS with many benefits for customers, and has high hopes that
people will upgrade to the new OS as early as possible. However, there is
evidence from both analysts and business customers that neither consumers
nor businesses are in a hurry to purchase Vista.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~




"**__Mike__**" <> wrote in message
news:. ..
>A link to " Windows Vista RTM Subscriber Download" is on the msdn homepage.
>It takes you to a log in screen.
>
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx
>
> -Mike
>

Perhaps you did not read the article carefully.
The offer is for businesses entities only and
a minimum purchase of five (5) Vista licenses
is required. Those licenses cannot be sold
or resold individually. They are not retail licenses.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Alan" wrote:

| And for those who REALLY can't wait, just go into CompUSA on November 30th:
|
http://www.infoworld.com/article/06/...compusa_1.html
|
| Alan
|
| ********************************
|
| Microsoft, CompUSA to offer Vista early
|
| SMBs buying more than 5 copies will be able to purchase the new OS on the
| same day as volume license customers
|
| By Elizabeth Montalbano, IDG News Service
|
| November 13, 2006
|
| Microsoft Corp. continues to expand ways customers can get access to Windows
| Vista as the OS' official launch date approaches. The company said Monday it
| is teaming with CompUSA stores to offer early access to Windows Vista to
| U.S. small businesses.
|
| Through the Microsoft Small Business Value Program, small businesses that
| want to purchase five or more licenses for Windows Vista can purchase them
| through one of two licensing programs -- Open Value or Open Business --
| beginning on Nov. 30 from CompUSA stores. This is the day Vista will be
| available to Microsoft's volume license customers, but before the product's
| general availability in retail outlets, which will not occur until Jan. 30,
| 2007.
|
| The Open Value and Open Business license programs are intended to allow
| smaller companies to acquire Microsoft software in a cost-effective way that
| can be managed online, according to Microsoft. Typically, small businesses
| can purchase software through these programs either from Microsoft or a
| licensed reseller, but Microsoft is extending this access to CompUSA retail
| outlets. CompUSA has more than 229 stores in the U.S.
|
| The company plans to allow more retailers to offer Vista through these
| volume-licensing programs throughout 2007, Microsoft said.
|
| Open Value will spread payments for the software out over a year, while Open
| Business requires an upfront payment, according to Microsoft's Web site.
| Open Value also includes a subscription to Microsoft Software Assurance
| (SA), the company's software update program, while SA is an add-on option
| for Open Business customers.
|
| Small business customers that purchase Vista at CompUSA through one of the
| programs will initially receive a Microsoft Small Business Value Program Kit
| and a proof of purchase. A CompUSA sales associate also will work with the
| customer to explain how to download Vista and activate the licenses,
| Microsoft said.
|
| Microsoft is touting the long-delayed Vista as a major overhaul of its
| Windows client OS with many benefits for customers, and has high hopes that
| people will upgrade to the new OS as early as possible. However, there is
| evidence from both analysts and business customers that neither consumers
| nor businesses are in a hurry to purchase Vista.
|
| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
|
|
|
|
| "**__Mike__**" <> wrote in message
| news:. ..
| >A link to " Windows Vista RTM Subscriber Download" is on the msdn homepage.
| >It takes you to a log in screen.
| >
| > http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx
| >
| > -Mike
| >
|
|

Now it says tis:
Office 2007 is now available from MSDN Subscriber Downloads. Windows Vista
is expected to be available on Friday November 17, 2006 PST



"**__Mike__**" wrote:

> A link to " Windows Vista RTM Subscriber Download" is on the msdn homepage.
> It takes you to a log in screen.
>
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx
>
> -Mike
>
>
>

Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
> Perhaps you did not read the article carefully.
> The offer is for businesses entities only and
> a minimum purchase of five (5) Vista licenses
> is required. Those licenses cannot be sold
> or resold individually. They are not retail licenses.
>

Then what licenses are they exactly? Volume licenses?