Official: Vista release in November 2006

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

That page does not state Vista will be released in November, and it
is not "official".
And to think that you were so quick to label someone a "liar" here
very recently ...

<sigh>
It did say November for a few hurs then was changed.

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[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Blogs are NOT official, even blogs such as this written by Microsoft on the
Microsoft server.
These blogs have been in error in the past and there is no guarantee it is
correct now.
Show us on Microsoft.com for the official statement.
No where does Microsoft say these blogs are official but they have stated
they are not since the employees write these blogs without any oversight.

 

[Intel Inside]

Jupiter,
you are agreeing with my assertion. ie. labelling the subject of the thread
as "official" is false.

 

[Intel Inside]

<sigh>
No mention of why it was changed, or who changed it after a " few hurs".
<even bigger sigh>
<shaking of head>

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

If the blog was changed, the owner of the blog did so after the error was
pointed out.
This is an example why blogs are not official.
The chances of this happening on the official site are less because of the
review process which does not exist on the personal blog.

But I should say I would consider these blogs more reliable than non
Microsoft sites.
The give a way that I would discount this blog was the statement that
November was the date since Microsoft avoids such statements.

 

[Peter Foldes]

I think we should put this to sleep.

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[Intel Inside]

What "error was pointed out" Jupiter?.

If the blog was changed, the owner of the blog did so after the error was
pointed out.
This is an example why blogs are not official.
The chances of this happening on the official site are less because of the
review process which does not exist on the personal blog.

But I should say I would consider these blogs more reliable than non
Microsoft sites.
The give a way that I would discount this blog was the statement that
November was the date since Microsoft avoids such statements.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

What "error was pointed out" Jupiter?.

Saying November.

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[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

"And to think that you were so quick to label someone a "liar" here very
recently ..."

You love being off topic don't you?

The information is reliable, just that he posted it a bit too quick so MS PR
told him to take it out. Also, it is indeed November because Beta Experience
Program to guess the final date has ended.
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[Tom Lake]

Blogs are NOT official, even blogs such as this written by Microsoft on the
Microsoft server.
These blogs have been in error in the past and there is no guarantee it is correct
now.

"Official" doesn't necessarily mean "correct". Many times MS has issued an
"official"
statement and then retracted it later. The only thing official means is that it's
directly
from a MS employee in a position of authority concerning the statement and not an
outsider. Of course the Excel project director couldn't make an official statement
about
the availability of Vista but anyone on the Vista project could, whether Gates et al
approved it or not.

Tom Lake

 

[Juan T. Llibre]

I bet Mr. Randall's ears were strongly boxed.





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Hello!

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/0,39020381,39257502,00.htm
[quote - Greg Randall ]
"This is the year. the year that Microsoft releases the newest version of Windows. Yes, Vista will
be released in November of this year," wrote Microsoft's Greg Randall, according to Mary Jo Foley
of Microsoft Watch.
However, within hours, the post had been edited to read "We are targeting to make Windows Vista
generally available in the second half of this year."

http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/community/presenters/greg-randall-7.mspx

Roman[/QUOTE]

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

While the date may be November, the ending of Beta Experience is no proof of
any date including November.
All these statements as fact have a good chance of causing problems.
These theories you and others attempt to pass as facts get carried and if
the release date is later, some will complain that Microsoft is late and
ask--why?
When in fact it is not late since Microsoft made no such claim, only those
wishing to be the first to claim they knew the date.

On the other hand if you can point us to a Microsoft site that verifies
November...
Otherwise please you should stop posting guesses as fact.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Statements and all other content on the Microsoft website goes through a
review process to help ensure accuracy.
Blogs do not and thus often have misinformation.

Nothing is perfect but because of the process, the Microsoft site is far
more reliable than a personal blog even if the blog is a Microsoft employee
on a Microsoft blog.

 

[nubian]

"And to think that you were so quick to label someone a "liar" here very
recently ..."

You love being off topic don't you?

Nice attempt to try to change the subject when attention is brought to
your rude, small and selfish personality.

The information is reliable, just that he posted it a bit too quick so MS PR
told him to take it out. Also, it is indeed November because Beta Experience
Program to guess the final date has ended.

Interesting how many experts post here, but you are the only one to have
this inside info?!?

 

[Intel Inside]

How childish.
(1) the previous post was not off topic & you know it.
(2) the post was not "official" as you labelled the subject.
(3) finalisation of the Beta Experience Program to "guess the final date" is
no proof of anything with regard to November.
Grow up & stop posting false information here.

 

[zomby 2]

shut up the both of you.

How childish.
(1) the previous post was not off topic & you know it.
(2) the post was not "official" as you labelled the subject.
(3) finalisation of the Beta Experience Program to "guess the final
date" is no proof of anything with regard to November.
Grow up & stop posting false information here.

 

[Guest]

Does anyone knows when personal desktop/laptop computer manufacturers will
have Windows Vista for sale?
Will this usually before or after the full version/upgrade disc sales?

Also, can anyone tell more about this minimal system requirements for
running Windows Vista?

Grt,
Wing

 

[Zack Whittaker]

Officially, business will be able to get it in Nov. 2006, whilst the rest of
the consumers can get it January 2007.

Minimum reqs for Glass:
http://www.vistabase.co.uk/welcome.php?subcats/graphics/minimumreqglass

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[Zack Whittaker]

Also got this - not 100% accurate as they haven't made the final thing yet,
but I'm working on it )
http://www.vistabase.co.uk/welcome.php?subcats/system/systemreqs

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[Guest]

*sigh* Do I have to wait this long for a new Windows... :-(

I want to buy it now... but I want buy a golden Rolex with a million
diamonds too...

Apparantly can't do either... so all I can do is to wait. ;-)

THX for the reply Zack.

Grt,
Wing