Ed Bott does some network copy tests with the SP1 RC code, and sees up to 300% increase over the RTM release. Keep reading →

• Want to test Vista SP1? Anyone can, starting next week
  Mary Jo Foley talks about the SP1 RC release.
  (tags: SP1 RC )
• TechBlog: Windows Vista SP1 Release Candidate goes to testers
  Everyone is saying ‘bits’ now. I noticed it lately on the Windows Vista Team Blog, but now Mary Jo is using it, Dwight is using it, it seems to be all over. Is it the new hip way to talk about downloads? “I’ll just go grab the bits and install them”.
  (tags: Opinion SP1 RC )

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Mary Jo Foley talks about the SP1 RC release. Keep reading →

Everyone is saying ‘bits’ now. I noticed it lately on the Windows Vista Team Blog, but now Mary Jo is using it, Dwight is using it, it seems to be all over. Is it the new hip way to talk about downloads? “I’ll just go grab the bits and install them”. Keep reading →

Brandon talks about his experience installing Vista SP1 RC on his 5 PC’s. Keep reading →

• RSAT for Vista - The Adminpak replacement is available for testers - How nervous is Microsoft about Vista?
  The Administration Tools Pack doesn?t work properly on Vista, much to the dismay of system administrator.
  (tags: Compatibility )
• December 2007 cumulative time zone update for Microsoft Windows operating systems
  The lastest time zone update
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Nick says SP1 RC will be available ‘very soon’ for you to test yourself. Keep reading →

• Lawyers: Vista branding confused even Microsoft
  Microsoft’s own marketing director makes the same mistake that Microsoft claims no consumer would be justified in having. That can’t be good for their case.
  (tags: Legal )
• Vista SP1 Release Candidate expected next week
  Some will receive the RC of SP1 next week (build 17051). The public should get a shot at it in the second week of December.
  (tags: SP1 Beta RC )

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Some will receive the RC of SP1 next week (build 17051). The public should get a shot at it in the second week of December. Keep reading →

If you’re still running a Beta or RC version of Vista, you’ve got until June 1st to complete your migration. Keep reading →