Microsoft released a test version of Windows Vista to some corporate testers on Friday,and said it will expand the program to selected tech enthusiasts soon.Microsoft is planning to broadly launch a test version by the end of September, said that it has delivered a more modest update (build 5536.16385) to businesses that are part of its Technical Adoption Program. It also has sent it to members of its TechBeta tester program and of its MSDN developer network. Microsoft intends to give the test version next week to about 200,000 of the 1.5 million tech enthusiasts who participate in the Vista Customer Preview Program.

Microsoft has already selected which of the CPP testers will get the updated build and has notified them by e-mail. Those who weren’t selected will have to wait until the release candidate is available to update their test version of Vista.It was reported that the new test version does not include any new features, but a representative for the software maker said it does include “quality and performance improvements based on feedback Microsoft has received to date”.

Windows media player 11 beta has been released for download at the microsoft site. While the new player has many features which can be enjoyed by windows xp,I cannot ignore the fact that it is designed for windows vista which is soon to premiere.Windows Media Player 11 has a simple and visually effective interface(fully skinnable) excellent performance, especially with large media libraries,and solid integration with Urge, its de facto music service.

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