A-Parsa Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Yesterday, March 24th, Microsoft released to testers a new build of Windows Vista, Build 5342. Thanks to X64Bit.net for the screenshots and the info. They write, Included in this build is an extensive collection of drivers and the exclusive sidebar. Glass is also a feature that we all have come to respect and love, along with the 3D flip. The official version number is 6.0 Version 5342.winmain_idx04.060321-1730. Internet Explorer 7.0 is build Version 7.0.5342.2. Nice features include a new "Paint" and needed redesigned network center. Be prepared to have your system "Rated" again by this OS, and don?t be disappointed by the rating, as things will improve as the OS improves. This version includes an "Ultimate Extras" services (live update, windows live) for those who "own" a copy of window Vista. News Source: FlexBeta Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
thollian Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 nice! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587353199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmoth Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I'm still trying to figure out why they released a new build when the the previous build was only released a few weeks ago. Does this mean that they're going to skip the April CTP (which was suppose to be the first public release) and release one in May, probably around the time for WinHEC? [EDIT] Paul Thurrott has the next release due May 24, 2006, so I guess that really answers my question. But why not just hold off releasing another build until this instead of throwing this interim build at us? :blink: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587353213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BAT Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Hurmoth said: I'm still trying to figure out why they released a new build when the the previous build was only released a few weeks ago. Yes :) :wacko: Thanks Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587353778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzyyfool Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 That sidebar thingy looks like the OSX dock. :rolleyes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
samg Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 thefunkymunky said: That sidebar thingy looks like the OSX dock. :rolleyes: So ? Oh noes, a corprate company copying an other?! Microsoft copy Apple, Apple copy Microsoft. Big Deal get over it! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogerjones Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 A-Parsa said: Glass is also a feature that we all have come to respect and love, along with the 3D flip. Speak for yourself. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzyyfool Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 sam_goffe said: So ? Oh noes, a corprate company copying an other?! Microsoft copy Apple, Apple copy Microsoft. Big Deal get over it! Chill man. I was only saying. :pinch: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG55 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Hahaha oh, oh that makes me laugh. So, its like the osx dock in what way? That it has icons that you can click on to open applications? Woah! Never saw that before osx, right? Oh no... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerxes Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Looks cool :) ....so if the "Glass" theme we see at the moment is only "Aero Express with Transparency" which I think looks cool enough already....what exactly is the real "Aero" gonna be like? I know no-one actually knows as MS have kept it well hidden...but what do you guys think it might be? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzyyfool Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 DG55 said: Hahaha oh, oh that makes me laugh. So, its like the osx dock in what way? That it has icons that you can click on to open applications? Woah! Never saw that before osx, right? Oh no... :sleep: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malisk Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Xerxes said: what exactly is the real "Aero" gonna be like? From the hype people keep spreading about it, I suspect it's supposed to give you an orgasm within seconds, that's what it's gonna be like. :rolleyes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue` Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Jugalator said: From the hype people keep spreading about it, I suspect it's supposed to give you an orgasm within seconds, that's what it's gonna be like. :rolleyes: Cool!!!!!!!!!!!! \o/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest craft660 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 A-Parsa said: Glass is also a feature that we all have come to respect and love, along with the 3D flip. are people serious? i just can't see how this vs can be even considered nice looking. & not to mention the icons! :huh: (apart from the recycling-bin) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertia Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I know its not final yet, but its getting closer, any word on stability ? is it usable, is the sound layer working fully, is media center working fully ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourjays Veteran Posted March 27, 2006 Veteran Share Posted March 27, 2006 I think the general look and feel of Vista is very nice, although there are a few things that seem a bit naff (hopefully they can be turned off). This 3D flippable window feature sounds interesting, but what is its purpose? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueFiberOptics Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Does anyone else hate the gradients used in the task panes? It looks like some teenager with photoshop was let loose. As long as Vista is a solid release, that will be fine. But my God the colors are tacky. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Ark Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Inertia said: I know its not final yet, but its getting closer, any word on stability ? is it usable, is the sound layer working fully, is media center working fully ? Its pretty stable... honestly... I never liked media center cuz it seemed kinda useless and kinda non-functional sometimes(atleast for me...). But yea, its pretty stable. :) Fourjays said: This 3D flippable window feature sounds interesting, but what is its purpose? A better alternative to Alt+Tab Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourjays Veteran Posted March 27, 2006 Veteran Share Posted March 27, 2006 Ok, thanks. :) I presume the other programs running are on the oppositee side of the window then, or something? Not sure about the gradients. A gradient is a gradient, but the green is a bit ugly I guess. In previous screenshots I've seen, it was blue. Maybe it was changed, or maybe its configurable. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterC Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 sam_goffe said: So ? Oh noes, a corprate company copying an other?! Microsoft copy Apple, Apple copy Microsoft. Big Deal get over it! Since when does Apple copy Microsoft? I'm not trying to be mean, but I just want to know :huh: Fourjays said: This 3D flippable window feature sounds interesting, but what is its purpose? To distract people from how bad the rest of the OS is :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebeech Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Looking very nice indeed. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 MasterC said: Since when does Apple copy Microsoft? I'm not trying to be mean, but I just want to know :huh: One thing off the top of my head: Fast User Switching... Please tell me they are going to add anti-aliasing to Flip 3D :| Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boz Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 God, Vista is getting worse and worse in appearance. Such clutter. Horrible. I'm not a Mac guy at all, but damn it, just please compare that hell of Fisher price UI design and clutter against OSX appearance. There's really no comparison. Clarity in Vista my ass. CLUTTERED AND HORRIBLE: BEAUTIFUL AND CLEAR: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted March 27, 2006 MVC Share Posted March 27, 2006 jaggies anyone? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourjays Veteran Posted March 27, 2006 Veteran Share Posted March 27, 2006 @Boz - I fail to see your point exactly, as the screenshots fail to compare them fairly. Your comparing an image which has 2 apps open side by side, with one that has a browser on a webpage, with an app open on top. If you want to compare them in clutter, you need two images with much the same kinda setup. I'm not saying that one is more cluttered than the other, just that it isn't a fair comparison. The fairest comparison possible would be a screenshot of each systems appearance as soon as it has booted for the first time (before it gets human input on the desktop/content). :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/446288-windows-vista-5342-screenshots/#findComment-587354956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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