Windows Vista Beta 1 is now available for MSDN subscribers:

Windows Vista (formerly code-named Windows "Longhorn") is a substantial advance in Windows, with significant innovations in the developer platform. Windows Vista makes it easier than ever before to build applications that are more secure, reliable, and manageable. Windows Vista also enables developers and designers to create user-experience breakthroughs that improve usability and enable greater relevance to the work users do. Finally, Windows Vista makes it easy to connect to information, systems, people, and devices though a number of innovative integration technologies.



The following versions are available:

Windows Longhorn Professional Edition Beta 1 - checked/debug (English) 2.49 GB
Windows Longhorn Professional Edition Beta 1 (English) 2.42 GB
Windows Longhorn Professional Edition Beta 1 Windows Developers Kit (English) 361.59 MB
Windows Longhorn Professional x64 Edition Beta 1 - checked/debug (English) 1.84 GB
Windows Longhorn Professional x64 Edition Beta 1 (English) 1.73 GB

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