fishrman Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 ...Now you guys just have to hope they have the Windows Live Network servers all ready for the influx of users. Otherwise, we're going to have a lot of angst on the boards.. rofl. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Veteran Posted June 7, 2006 Veteran Share Posted June 7, 2006 So is there an option to not install it over xp? Even if there is I guess I have to buy partionmagic first.. http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php Should do what you want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 ...Now you guys just have to hope they have the Windows Live Network servers all ready for the influx of users. Otherwise, we're going to have a lot of angst on the boards.. rofl. :p I'm sure Microsoft are prepared. However, are the Neowin servers? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 ...Now you guys just have to hope they have the Windows Live Network servers all ready for the influx of users. Otherwise, we're going to have a lot of angst on the boards.. rofl. :p if Office 12's activation servers were any example, we will be seeing a lot of angst ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigglesTheFish Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Is this only available as a DVD? I have a DVD reader but not a burner... is there no chance I can test it out then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John. Subscriber¹ Posted June 7, 2006 Subscriber¹ Share Posted June 7, 2006 ...Now you guys just have to hope they have the Windows Live Network servers all ready for the influx of users. Otherwise, we're going to have a lot of angst on the boards.. rofl. :p Lol that's soo gonna happen. I expect an onslaught of "WHY ISN'T THE DOWNLOAD LINK WORKING :(?" etc. :laugh: I'll download it, just in a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manifesto Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 w00t! :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John. Subscriber¹ Posted June 7, 2006 Subscriber¹ Share Posted June 7, 2006 Is this only available as a DVD? I have a DVD reader but not a burner... is there no chance I can test it out then? Yeah there is a way. Google it, and you should find a couple of links that change system files so they'll work on a DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illicit Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Awesome! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Lol that's soo gonna happen. I expect an onslaught of "WHY ISN'T THE DOWNLOAD LINK WORKING :(?" etc. :laugh: I'll download it, just in a couple of days. Microsoft should release a torrent, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Yeah there is a way. Google it, and you should find a couple of links that change system files so they'll work on a DVD. You do NOT need to modify the DVD image. Mount the ISO using Daemon Tools or Alcohol 120% and run the install from there. It will copy all required images to your hard disk and you'll be able to install from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper101 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 w000000000t Finally :D im soo excited :D all this wait is going finally pay off w00000000000000t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrman Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 If they end up handing out xImage (via the WAIK), you can use that to split the "Install.wim" file; which, if you haven't already noticed, contains the bulk of the content on the ISO image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Punk Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Wonder if I can get it working in VMWare... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni_78 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I heard couple of days ago that its coming in 7th but didn't take it seriously :rofl:. I hope nvidia releases updated drivers now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revvo Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Microsoft should release a torrent, too. Seriously, that would be the best thing to do right now, host Vista on a torrent.BitTorrent was created for files like these, huge files that need to be spread to avoid hammered servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper101 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 So is vista going to be an CD IMG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrman Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 ^^ DVD. You can use xImage to split up the Install.wim file, but that's only included in the Windows Automated Installer Kit (WAIK). You could also mount the DVD image with a drive emulation program, and then install it like that. There are likely more ways, too, if anybody knows and is willing to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDPaul Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Is it me, or is MSBlog getting hammered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General_Brazil69 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Microsoft should put it on LimeWire and KaZaA too. :rofl: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerGlow Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Is it me, or is MSBlog getting hammered? nope, taking a while to get to it for me as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Is it me, or is MSBlog getting hammered? Looks like it. I can't access it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper101 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Holy hell it is aswell i just pressed refresh and its gone bonkerz lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John. Subscriber¹ Posted June 7, 2006 Subscriber¹ Share Posted June 7, 2006 Microsoft should put it on LimeWire and KaZaA too. :rofl: :laugh: Oh I'm sure it'll turn up on there...Except the filesize will be < 2mb, and it'll be called "install.exe" ;). Jokes aside, I wish they'd hurry up and release this :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General_Brazil69 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 hmm... i thought the public release was JULY 7th, not JUNE 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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