Microsoft Will Release An Unexpected Vista Build

Good news for the users included in the Redmond company's beta-testing program. It seems that Microsoft will give them a new Vista build, which is different from the previously released CTPs (Community Technical Preview).

The news comes from the Microsoft expert, Paul Thurott, who is quoting sources within the company.

"Microsoft is considering releasing updated Windows Vista code to TAP [Technology Adoption Program] customers in the coming weeks. Acest cod Windows Vista nu va fi un release CTP. The Windows Vista code will not be a CTP release. As previously announced, Microsoft expects the next CTP will conclude the Beta 2 process and we are on track to deliver the next CTP in the second quarter of this year."

Besides this Vista release, Microsoft is planning next week an update for Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 preview code.

The last CTP (Community Technology Preview) for Windows Vista was announced in February and was aimed at users in the corporate segment.

At the end of last month, the Redmond company officially announced the six Vista versions, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows Vista Starter.

Unfortunately, shortly after the announcement, Microsoft ruined the users' enthusiasm and said that Vista will not have EFI booting support for the 32 bit processors, and that for the 64 bit ones this will be possible once Longhorn Server is launched.