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Vista SP2 RC Released for Testing

 
If you're on the Microsoft Connect testing list for Windows Vista SP2 or Windows Server 2008 SP2, Redmond has just rung the "come and get it" bell - SP2 RC (the same package upgrades both Vista SP1 and Windows Server) was released to MS Connect testers yesterday, Ars Technica reports . So, what's special about SP2 RC? Some highlights include: Support for VIA's 64-bit CPU Integration of the Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless, including support for Bluetooth 2.1 Support for writing to Blu-ray media Integration of Windows Search 4.0 Better and more secure installation experience Over 690 hotfixes  If you're not among the fortunate few testing Vista SP2 RC, what should you be doing until you can try it? For our suggestions, as well as an early comparison with Vista RC1 (not to mention your chance to sound off), join us after the jump.  read more (link)

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