sleekgeek Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 http://download.windowsvista.com/dl/previe...CFRE_EN_DVD.iso That *should* be the link once it's hot. I saw a link similar but it left out the /dl/ portion. thanks! that link works perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3nuo Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Functionality? Are you serious? It provides no functional advantage. And, as you point out, the act of maximizing a window inherently focuses you on that window. Hence, there's no need for additional focus, since the ENTIRE SCREEN is filled with the window anyway. Besides, based on your argument, all focused windows (maximized or not) should be opaque to reduce the amount of "background" you can see through that window. Clear, confident, confused? yep, as serious as one should be for arguing about silly translucent vs. opaque maximized windows should be. so, i may be serious but i'm losing no sleep over it which is definitely something a lot of you seem to be doing because you can't see your background and misc. open windows underneath the borders of a maximized window. there's no need for additional focus? to me (and thanks to those who have reason enough to concur with me here) it actually takes back from the point of maximizing a window when you can see w/e is directly underneath the borders. and based on my argument, i don't imply anything regarding a non-maximized window needing to be opaque. if you have a million windows open and you wanna switch between them, then there's no need for them to be a) opaque and b) maximized as you're multitasking to some extent, whereas maximizing a window (and correct me if i'm wrong) is intended to supplement focus to a singular app's window rather than allowing you to view multiple windows interchangeable without having to move all the way to the taskbar and select that windows button to pop it in front of the maximized window. so, to recap: does it matter? apparently it does to those of you who are whining like little 5yr olds who got the grape flavored sucker at the bank with your mommy when you wanted the strawberry one. i don't really care either way, i just understand why they made it like that and appreciate that, and it's honestly been a bit more 'focused' when i have maximized a window am i arguing with anyone? nope. i'm (surprisingly) defending microsoft's decision on this one. i like it, sorry if you guys don't.. i hope they implement a way to change it to be just like normal translucent windows or back to opaque so that everyone can get a proper night's sleep again. clear? confident? confused?? who, me? yep, yep, and nope (respectively). i got a full night's sleep about this and didn't have my whole day ruined by the fact that i got a grape sucker also, when i wanted the mystery flavor. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Frothy Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Nope, no new sounds or UI changes. :( Sounds and boot logo are going to be there for RTM. So there is still some interest and wonderment left for the final. ;) thanks! that link works perfect Holy Crap :blink: So it does! Go and get it everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergie Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 thanks! that link works perfect Yay! Downloading is working. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolslacker Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 http://download.windowsvista.com/dl/previe...CFRE_EN_DVD.iso That *should* be the link once it's hot. I saw a link similar but it left out the /dl/ portion. Thanks for the link. Downloading now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha_omega Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Can someone provide an MD5/SHA1 hash? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudslag Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 why the hell does everyone even give a **** about the boot screen and new sounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardsim7 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 YAY!!!! The link works now :D -Rich- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankyone Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Can someone provide an MD5/SHA1 hash? :) Signatures of the ISO file: 32-Bit MD5 hash: 83cee5f1642d094670147c5350c57762 SHA1 hash: 067CA4F94D001DE6276F08F76EF0780592B64BFD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micro Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 guys the big stuff is comming with RTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyko_x Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Can someone provide an MD5/SHA1 hash? :) it's public........................ Signatures of the ISO file: 32-Bit MD5 hash: 83cee5f1642d094670147c5350c57762 SHA1 hash: 067CA4F94D001DE6276F08F76EF0780592B64BFD from http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/rc2/en/download.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDEAN Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Wow, he speaks the truth: http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_xp_apps.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogerjones Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 guys the big stuff is comming with RTM Oh yeah? What's the "big stuff?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha_omega Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Signatures of the ISO file: 32-Bit MD5 hash: 83cee5f1642d094670147c5350c57762 SHA1 hash: 067CA4F94D001DE6276F08F76EF0780592B64BFD Thanks! (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyko_x Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Oh yeah? What's the "big stuff?" heheh i think he's talking about sounds and a boot screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDEAN Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Oh yeah? What's the "big stuff?" The "BiG" Welcome Screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Anyone got the x64 link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulkachopblocker Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Can we still use our beta key? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDPaul Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I dont think that the x64 version has been put up yet... This could very well be the link if/ when it has been put up: http://download.windowsvista.com/dl/previe...xfre_en_dvd.iso Yes, use your beta key(s), they will still work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Frothy Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Can we still use our beta key? (Y) You can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulkachopblocker Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Sweet. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech_Dude_5000 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 after RTM is when the beta keys won't work anymore and you will have to use they key that comes with your DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmax Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Can anyone get a benchmark ? RC1 vs RC2 performance / reliability / bugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brlmedia Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 sweeeetttt "downloading"" thanks microsoft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hulkachopblocker Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 You guys find anything new in this build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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