Vista - Build 6000...

Where are folks getting it (torrent sites?), is it worth the trouble ^,
and isn't it time bombed or non-registrable w/o using illegal tactics?

Windows Vista RTM (Build 6000) is currently available legally to TechNet and
MSDN subscribers as well as select technical beta testers and companies with
Software Assurance agreements.

--
Kristan Kenney
Windows Live Butterfly

News and Experiences on Windows Vista and beyond: http://www.windows-now.com

This post is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

<spu@moni.in> wrote in message news:uIYazJsDHHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Where are folks getting it (torrent sites?), is it worth the trouble ^,
> and isn't it time bombed or non-registrable w/o using illegal tactics?

Build 6000 is not an evaluation copy. It is Vista Gold. The real McCoy.
It is no more timebombed than any other retail or OEM copy of Windows
(Vista, XP, or any other). Those qualified to download the images are
downloading exact duplicates of what will ship in the retail boxes in
January.

It is not legally available on any torrents because Microsoft does not use
torrents. If you do not qualify for Vista Gold as an MSDN or TechNet
subscriber or did not receive an invitation from Microsoft Connect to
download the freebie or are not eligible for Vista under a volume license
agreement then you must wait until the retail sku's are available on
January 30.

<spu@moni.in> wrote in message news:uIYazJsDHHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Where are folks getting it (torrent sites?), is it worth the trouble ^,
> and isn't it time bombed or non-registrable w/o using illegal tactics?

You can download build 6000 from Rapidshare if you have an account with
them. These copies are probably only Beta and
you will need to activate it with the Key's supplied. It is a very large
file (2.59gb) but it will give you an idea what it looks like.
Build 5744 which will run for 6 months is also on the Torrents (Try:
http://www.torrentspy.com). Eventually we will have to buy the real
Software, available end January 2007.

<spu@moni.in> wrote in message news:uIYazJsDHHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Where are folks getting it (torrent sites?), is it worth the trouble ^,
> and isn't it time bombed or non-registrable w/o using illegal tactics?

From what I have read, that one is the leaked"RTM"
"Piet Fourie" <pietfo@telkomsa.net> wrote in message
news:5C549AB8-E2E6-4BAE-BE2A-D575F7A96C10@microsoft.com...
> You can download build 6000 from Rapidshare if you have an account with
> them. These copies are probably only Beta and
> you will need to activate it with the Key's supplied. It is a very large
> file (2.59gb) but it will give you an idea what it looks like.
> Build 5744 which will run for 6 months is also on the Torrents (Try:
> http://www.torrentspy.com). Eventually we will have to buy the real
> Software, available end January 2007.
>
> <spu@moni.in> wrote in message
> news:uIYazJsDHHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Where are folks getting it (torrent sites?), is it worth the trouble ^,
>> and isn't it time bombed or non-registrable w/o using illegal tactics?
>

I have a question for you. Would you hand your computer to the next
stranger you see on the street and let them do whatever they wanted to do to
it?

Downloading illegal software is the next best thing to handing your computer
to a stranger. Maybe even better than that, since pirated software can
contain viruses, keyloggers or backdoors that will let someone else use your
computer any time they want, steal your passwords, or just time-bomb and
wipe the system after a while.

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<spu@moni.in> wrote in message news:uIYazJsDHHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Where are folks getting it (torrent sites?), is it worth the trouble ^,
> and isn't it time bombed or non-registrable w/o using illegal tactics?

As far as I know the BETA software of WINDOWS VISTA could be downloaded
without a problem. Why do you bring ILLEGAL
into this scenario? Some testers could download the RTM from MSDN. Was that
ILLEGAL ? Let's stop being wetpants and give everyone an opportunity to have
a look at Vista.

"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message
news:eaYJ2quDHHA.4808@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>I have a question for you. Would you hand your computer to the next
>stranger you see on the street and let them do whatever they wanted to do
>to it?
>
> Downloading illegal software is the next best thing to handing your
> computer to a stranger. Maybe even better than that, since pirated
> software can contain viruses, keyloggers or backdoors that will let
> someone else use your computer any time they want, steal your passwords,
> or just time-bomb and wipe the system after a while.
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
> <spu@moni.in> wrote in message
> news:uIYazJsDHHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Where are folks getting it (torrent sites?), is it worth the trouble ^,
>> and isn't it time bombed or non-registrable w/o using illegal tactics?
>
>

correct you don't want the leaked builds as those are VL media (from what i
have heard) and will not activate with the retail key you would be able to
buy in january. You are better off waiting.

--
Josh


You never know what you might learn - http://windowsconnected.com

"Hillbilly" <william_hill@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:eFbUFkuDHHA.3444@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> From what I have read, that one is the leaked"RTM"
> "Piet Fourie" <pietfo@telkomsa.net> wrote in message
> news:5C549AB8-E2E6-4BAE-BE2A-D575F7A96C10@microsoft.com...
>> You can download build 6000 from Rapidshare if you have an account with
>> them. These copies are probably only Beta and
>> you will need to activate it with the Key's supplied. It is a very large
>> file (2.59gb) but it will give you an idea what it looks like.
>> Build 5744 which will run for 6 months is also on the Torrents (Try:
>> http://www.torrentspy.com). Eventually we will have to buy the real
>> Software, available end January 2007.
>>
>> <spu@moni.in> wrote in message
>> news:uIYazJsDHHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Where are folks getting it (torrent sites?), is it worth the trouble ^,
>>> and isn't it time bombed or non-registrable w/o using illegal tactics?
>>
>
>

The BETA versions of Vista were available to download by people who had
registered with Microsoft. If you hadn't registered, then you weren't
allowed to have it.

However, it's academic as build 6000 is *NOT BETA*. It is final. Finished.
Done.
As such, the only way to *LEGALLY* get it is to have an MSDN/TECHNET
account, have some form of software assurance deal with MS, or be an
invited/approved TechBeta tester.

--
</Slugsie>
"Piet Fourie" <pietfo@telkomsa.net> wrote in message
news5BFA768-EC95-4838-B585-843BF98A4D32@microsoft.com...
> As far as I know the BETA software of WINDOWS VISTA could be downloaded
> without a problem. Why do you bring ILLEGAL
> into this scenario? Some testers could download the RTM from MSDN. Was
> that ILLEGAL ? Let's stop being wetpants and give everyone an opportunity
> to have a look at Vista.
>

Even if it is the 'real thing', and even if there were no restrictions, no
it's not worth the trouble.

-Rob

<spu@moni.in> wrote in message news:uIYazJsDHHA.1224@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Where are folks getting it (torrent sites?), is it worth the trouble ^,
> and isn't it time bombed or non-registrable w/o using illegal tactics?