Windows Vista Beta 2: Largest software download in history

[John Jay Smith]

http://bink.nu/Article7370.bink


In an instant message chat, Microsoft has told the Windows Featured
Communities that the demand for Windows Vista Beta 2 has been overwhelming.
It is, in fact, the largest downloaded software in history. Currently, they
are serving product keys out ten times faster then the downloads can be
served. In fact, they are pumping out bits as fast as they can - any faster
and there would be a measurable impact on the internet. In fact, I quote a
Microsoft representive:

"So, we are literally saying that if we increased our bandwidth any further
there's a possibilty of taking down the Internet - people might have
problems with World Cup viewing, etc"

People who have recieved Vista Beta 2 product keys, but are unable to
download, may need to wait a few days, up to one week. Microsoft encoruages
users who want to try out Windows Vista Beta 2 to order the DVD. When they
recieve the DVD in 1-4 weeks, install it, and activate it, they will be
automattically guaranteed an RC1 upgrade.

 

[droid]

Interestingly there's very little reaction visible here.

https://stats.linx.net/cgi-pub/exchange?log=combined.bits

 

[Dustin Harper]

Wow. I knew it was big and the demand was high, but this is bigger than I
thought!

Imagine the sales when it is officially released.

Dustin Harper

 

[Gaoler]

Wow. I knew it was big and the demand was high, but this is bigger than
I thought!

Imagine the sales when it is officially released.

Dustin Harper

I think people are just curious and have yet to make up their minds.
The sheer enormous size of Vista has something to do with the download
limits reached I think.