Microsoft released the details of its plan to get Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 (RC1) into the hands of millions of new testers and released final pricing for its new operating system. The public test of RC1 will involve more than 5 million users and will increase the availability of Windows Vista to millions of new users.
The widespread testing of RC1 is being done to help Microsoft meet a January 2007 deadline for getting Windows Vista into the hands of consumers. The testing is expected to help Microsoft track down bugs and ensure that Vista works with as wide a range of hardware as possible.
Vista Prcing
Windows Vista Home Basic will have a suggested retail price for the full packaged product of $199, with a suggested upgrade retail price of $99.95.
Windows Vista Home Premium will have a suggested retail price for the full packaged product of $239, with a suggested upgrade retail price of $159.
Windows Vista Business, which includes a variety of tools and features for businesses, will have a suggested retail price for the full packaged product of $299, with a suggested upgrade retail price of $199.
Windows Vista Ultimate, which includes all the major features of Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Home Premium, will have a suggested retail price for the full packaged product of $399. The suggested upgrade retail price for this version of Vista will be $259.
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