Microsoft Announces Release of Windows Vista Beta 1

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Microsoft Announces Release of Windows Vista Beta 1
Release is an important milestone on Microsoft’s path to releasing the final version of Windows Vista.

REDMOND, Wash. — July 27, 2005

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Details about the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ beta 1 release provided on Microsoft Corp.’s PressPass site

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Wednesday, July 27, at 9:05 a.m. PDT
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Windows Vista beta 1 is an important milestone on Microsoft’s path to releasing the final version of Windows Vista. Beta 1 is being delivered to more than 10,000 beta testers.

Windows Vista™ beta 1 is an important milestone on Microsoft Corp.’s path to releasing the final version of Windows Vista. Beta 1 will provide developers, IT professionals and Windows® enthusiasts with an opportunity to test the operating system’s infrastructure and provide Microsoft with valuable feedback. Beta 1 is being delivered to more than 10,000 beta testers via the Windows Vista Technical Beta Program, and thousands more people will receive beta 1 through the MSDN® developer program and Microsoft® TechNet.

Windows Vista beta 1 also includes the first beta of Windows Presentation Foundation (formerly known by the code name “Avalonâ€) and Windows Communication Foundation (formerly known by the code name “Indigoâ€), which are part of the WinFXâ„¢ programming model. WinFX extends the Microsoft .NET Framework with classes for building new user interface experiences and advanced Web services. Together, they enable developers to build connected systems that take advantage of the processing power of the smart client, incorporate cutting-edge media and graphics, and communicate with other applications with improved security and reliability.

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