Microsoft stumbles with XP preview .....have you got yours yet?

chiwawa626

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<< Microsoft unveiled the Windows XP Preview Program on July 2, issuing the first of two final testing versions--or release candidates--to those willing to pay to get it. But eight days later, many of the people who plunked down $10 for the right to download the approximately 500MB file said they have not received the e-mail containing a user ID and password that would allow them to do so.

Microsoft also delivered the wrong passwords to some people, while a server glitch allowed others to download the preview for free, the company said. Customers paying $20 for the preview on CD are not expected to receive their copies until the end of the month, according to a Microsoft representative. The disc could arrive just about the same time Microsoft is expected to issue Windows XP Release Candidate 2, a newer test version of the operating system.
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More at this link to actual aritcal
 

chiwawa626

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Oh yeah, does this mean, by the time u get RC1 the legit way, RC2 will be there and u just wasted 10 bux rite ;)
 

Viper22

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Im still waiting for my email with the download instructions and CD-Key.

Viper22
 

Russ

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Got mine. Downloaded a couple copies of the .iso this morning. Haven't gotten around to burning it yet, though.

Russ, NCNE
 

LuckyTaxi

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got mine...read an article on cnet.com and MS says they will send out cds when RC2 rolls out. stupid thing to do, ppl might as well wait around for RC2 then
 

chiwawa626

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Einz: Not if you crack it :) My theory is if the program can be cracked and pirated before it traditionaly reaches the stores....its already in trouble
 

Russ

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<< they let you DL more than one copy?? >>



Yep. I D/L twice in case the first got corrupted.

Russ, NCNE