Mirror Sites for Vista Beta 2?

Anyone know of any usable mirror sites to download Beta 2? Microsoft's site
is obviously being hammered, but somebody must have a copy of the .ISO on a
mirror somewhere...

I've registered and gotten my Key number, so all I'm missing is the .ISO
file.

Thanks!

Well, recommendations are using torrents that HAVE THE SAME MD5 as the
actual ones. Thanks to Andre for these - check option 3.
http://www.vistabase.co.uk/welcome.php?getstarted

If they're not the same MD5, then don't use them. If you can't find one,
just order the physical media.

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"Chupacabra" <chupa@cabra.com> wrote in message
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> Anyone know of any usable mirror sites to download Beta 2? Microsoft's
> site is obviously being hammered, but somebody must have a copy of the
> .ISO on a mirror somewhere...
>
> I've registered and gotten my Key number, so all I'm missing is the .ISO
> file.
>
> Thanks!
>
>

"Zack Whittaker" <admin@zacknet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:ulc0c39iGHA.1260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> Well, recommendations are using torrents that HAVE THE SAME MD5 as the
> actual ones. Thanks to Andre for these - check option 3.
> http://www.vistabase.co.uk/welcome.php?getstarted

I tried that, but unfortunately torrents are blocked at work. I was hoping
to find another HTTP or FTP location other than Microsoft to try and get
this file from work.

Thanks!

haven't found any links out there for and ftp or http
if you use the akamai DLM you shoudl still be able to get it at work
http://download.windowsvista.com/pre...6/download.htm
even if the file fails it will still keep what you have saved, i know it
errors alot but if you are on a fast connection it shouldn't be so bad
just keep and eye on it and restart it if there is an issue



"Chupacabra" wrote:

>
> "Zack Whittaker" <admin@zacknet.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:ulc0c39iGHA.1260@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>

>
>
> I tried that, but unfortunately torrents are blocked at work. I was hoping
> to find another HTTP or FTP location other than Microsoft to try and get
> this file from work.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>

"Kevin Oliver" <KevinOliver@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0E11CCE8-0095-4D32-BCCD-A58FA6BF4396@microsoft.com...

> haven't found any links out there for and ftp or http
> if you use the akamai DLM you shoudl still be able to get it at work
> http://download.windowsvista.com/pre...6/download.htm
> even if the file fails it will still keep what you have saved, i know it
> errors alot but if you are on a fast connection it shouldn't be so bad
> just keep and eye on it and restart it if there is an issue

I've tried that URL for the last two days, and it always says "We are
currently experiencing a high level of demand and cannot process your
request at this time."

Is that Akami DLM available somewhere else? I've Googled for it and can't
find anything about it. I've tried every other DLM I can get my hands on
(most of them have a 2GB limitation as well), but am getting nowhere.

Thanks!

Just keep on trying - I have just gotten into the page now for the first
time in 2 days.

"Chupacabra" <chupa@cabra.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Kevin Oliver" <KevinOliver@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0E11CCE8-0095-4D32-BCCD-A58FA6BF4396@microsoft.com...
>

>
> I've tried that URL for the last two days, and it always says "We are
> currently experiencing a high level of demand and cannot process your
> request at this time."
>
> Is that Akami DLM available somewhere else? I've Googled for it and can't
> find anything about it. I've tried every other DLM I can get my hands on
> (most of them have a 2GB limitation as well), but am getting nowhere.
>
> Thanks!
>
>

"Russell" <russell@chalmers-sa.net> wrote in message
news:OpjAya%23iGHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Just keep on trying - I have just gotten into the page now for the first
> time in 2 days.

I finally got past the first hoop, now I've got a screen describing the
download manager, and a set of links for using the Akamai manager or your
own manager. However, no matter which one I try I still get:

"We are currently experiencing a high level of demand and cannot process
your request at this time."

On the next screen.

Oh well, maybe I can get it over the weekend...

"Chupacabra" wrote:

>
> "Russell" <russell@chalmers-sa.net> wrote in message
> news:OpjAya%23iGHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>

>
> I finally got past the first hoop, now I've got a screen describing the
> download manager, and a set of links for using the Akamai manager or your
> own manager. However, no matter which one I try I still get:
>
> "We are currently experiencing a high level of demand and cannot process
> your request at this time."
>
> On the next screen.
>
> Oh well, maybe I can get it over the weekend...
>
>
>

The best thing i found. I was running Gentoo at the time and Windows xp
wasnt installed on my other drive. I used wget -c <link from ms for own
download manager>
It WILL resume, and often takes about like 4 times to complete. Im using
the Vista B2 right now. I love it. lol.

"Chupacabra" <chupa@cabra.com> wrote in message
news:eTUjUr9iGHA.1552@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> Anyone know of any usable mirror sites to download Beta 2? Microsoft's
> site is obviously being hammered, but somebody must have a copy of the
> .ISO on a mirror somewhere...
>
> I've registered and gotten my Key number, so all I'm missing is the .ISO
> file.
>
> Thanks!
>
>

Chupacabra wrote:

> "Russell" <russell@chalmers-sa.net> wrote in message
> news:OpjAya%23iGHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
>

>
>
> I finally got past the first hoop, now I've got a screen describing the
> download manager, and a set of links for using the Akamai manager or your
> own manager. However, no matter which one I try I still get:
>
> "We are currently experiencing a high level of demand and cannot process
> your request at this time."
>
> On the next screen.
>
> Oh well, maybe I can get it over the weekend...
>
>

Try using Opera. It has a built-in download manager. If you can get
back to that page in Opera, try using the link for downloading using
"your own download manager," NOT the links for Akami. It worked for me
on the FIRST try after failing to get anywhere with IE7 or Firefox after
at least 300 tries.
The download is FAST, too. I'm getting it at a consistent 360KBs which
is my ISP's cap speed.

Ron