Windows 64bit - Re: product key for RC2

05-08-2005, 12:03 PM

"tommytucker" <> wrote in message
news:19305628-EA50-4800-BDF6-...
> what are we suppose to use for product key for RC2?
> --
> tommytucker

Your not supposed to be using a pre-release/unfinished version of the
product now that we have shipped it.
You should either be purchasing the product or if you still need to
evaluate/trial it then you should use the released trial versions
see
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...ion/trial.mspx
and
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...l/default.mspx

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Regards,

Mike
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"tommytucker" <> wrote in message
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> what are we suppose to use for product key for RC2?
> --
> tommytucker
> music city, tn

Mike Brannigan [MSFT]

05-08-2005, 12:52 PM

A lot of people are having to use RC2 at the moment. Given that none of the
orders seem to have been sent or will be until later on now, or others like
myself have the problem with OEM keys and can't even place our exchange
order.

"Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <> wrote in message
news:%...
> "tommytucker" <> wrote in message
> news:19305628-EA50-4800-BDF6-...
>> what are we suppose to use for product key for RC2?
>> --
>> tommytucker
>
> Your not supposed to be using a pre-release/unfinished version of the
> product now that we have shipped it.
> You should either be purchasing the product or if you still need to
> evaluate/trial it then you should use the released trial versions
> see
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...ion/trial.mspx
> and
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...l/default.mspx
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
> --
> Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights
>
> Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
> newsgroups
>
> "tommytucker" <> wrote in message
> news:19305628-EA50-4800-BDF6-...
>> what are we suppose to use for product key for RC2?
>> --
>> tommytucker
>> music city, tn
>
>

05-08-2005, 07:05 PM

Those who want to try the product before they commit to it are in a
frustrating queue with no discernable end. I personally did buy the x64
windows since that will be the end result anyway. Even if it turns out to
be unsatisfactory now, at least keeping the 32-bit license makes sense, and
keeping up with the evolving 64-bit implementation requires having that OS
on your system too. I know my modem, scanner, and printer will not work
initially and the keyboard and mouse function keys won't work either. Since
Microsoft has chosen not to provide a list of products with 64-bit drivers
or compatibility it is a challenge finding replacements. Throw in the
software that won't work and you have to wonder why most people would want
it. But since many have had 64-bit processors for a long time and have
waited patiently I can see why they are anxious to get the product that was
promised, but without any concern for the ability to have product in the
pipeline. I think many who end up swapping their 32-bit system licenses for
the 64-bit licenses will regret it, so having bad programming on the order
page and no product to deliver is probably a blessing. They can change
their minds when they start getting feedback here from those who buy the
product and find out how much it costs to get back the functionality they
had on the 32-bit system.

"Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <> wrote in message
news:%23rWOCo%...
> "John Barnes" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Would be nice if they could get their act together before they criticise,
>> even if his point is accurate. At least other Microsoft employees don't
>> seem to be so sour. You can't trial something that isn't available. The
>> SP2 will probably be included in the initial trial version delivered.
>>
>
> John,
>
> I do not feel I am being "sour" here.
> You may download the Server 2003 x64 Enterprise Edition , or order the
> CD, you may also order the CD for the x64 Windows XP Professional Edition;
> you can also go buy both right now from a number of vendors; how many more
> ways do you need to be able to obtain the x64 products ?
> Testing or trialling on any pre-release Beta or RC build will produce
> irrelevant or erroneous results tat may not reflect the capabilities or
> performance of the final now released product.
>
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
> --
> Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights
>
> Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
> newsgroups
>
> "John Barnes" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Would be nice if they could get their act together before they criticise,
>> even if his point is accurate. At least other Microsoft employees don't
>> seem to be so sour. You can't trial something that isn't available. The
>> SP2 will probably be included in the initial trial version delivered.
>>
>> "Billie Volkova" <> wrote in message
>> news:OlI%...
>>>A lot of people are having to use RC2 at the moment. Given that none of
>>>the orders seem to have been sent or will be until later on now, or
>>>others like myself have the problem with OEM keys and can't even place
>>>our exchange order.
>>>
>>> "Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <> wrote in message
>>> news:%...
>>>> "tommytucker" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:19305628-EA50-4800-BDF6-...
>>>>> what are we suppose to use for product key for RC2?
>>>>> --
>>>>> tommytucker
>>>>
>>>> Your not supposed to be using a pre-release/unfinished version of the
>>>> product now that we have shipped it.
>>>> You should either be purchasing the product or if you still need to
>>>> evaluate/trial it then you should use the released trial versions
>>>> see
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...ion/trial.mspx
>>>> and
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...l/default.mspx
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>> --
>>>> Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>>>>
>>>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>>>> rights
>>>>
>>>> Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
>>>> newsgroups
>>>>
>>>> "tommytucker" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:19305628-EA50-4800-BDF6-...
>>>>> what are we suppose to use for product key for RC2?
>>>>> --
>>>>> tommytucker
>>>>> music city, tn
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

05-08-2005, 12:52 PM	#2
Billie Volkova Posts: n/a	Re: product key for RC2 A lot of people are having to use RC2 at the moment. Given that none of the orders seem to have been sent or will be until later on now, or others like myself have the problem with OEM keys and can't even place our exchange order. "Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <> wrote in message news:%... > "tommytucker" <> wrote in message > news:19305628-EA50-4800-BDF6-... >> what are we suppose to use for product key for RC2? >> -- >> tommytucker > > Your not supposed to be using a pre-release/unfinished version of the > product now that we have shipped it. > You should either be purchasing the product or if you still need to > evaluate/trial it then you should use the released trial versions > see > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...ion/trial.mspx > and > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...l/default.mspx > > -- > > Regards, > > Mike > -- > Mike Brannigan [Microsoft] > > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no > rights > > Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these > newsgroups > > "tommytucker" <> wrote in message > news:19305628-EA50-4800-BDF6-... >> what are we suppose to use for product key for RC2? >> -- >> tommytucker >> music city, tn > >

05-08-2005, 07:05 PM	#3
John Barnes Posts: n/a	Re: product key for RC2 Those who want to try the product before they commit to it are in a frustrating queue with no discernable end. I personally did buy the x64 windows since that will be the end result anyway. Even if it turns out to be unsatisfactory now, at least keeping the 32-bit license makes sense, and keeping up with the evolving 64-bit implementation requires having that OS on your system too. I know my modem, scanner, and printer will not work initially and the keyboard and mouse function keys won't work either. Since Microsoft has chosen not to provide a list of products with 64-bit drivers or compatibility it is a challenge finding replacements. Throw in the software that won't work and you have to wonder why most people would want it. But since many have had 64-bit processors for a long time and have waited patiently I can see why they are anxious to get the product that was promised, but without any concern for the ability to have product in the pipeline. I think many who end up swapping their 32-bit system licenses for the 64-bit licenses will regret it, so having bad programming on the order page and no product to deliver is probably a blessing. They can change their minds when they start getting feedback here from those who buy the product and find out how much it costs to get back the functionality they had on the 32-bit system. "Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <> wrote in message news:%23rWOCo%... > "John Barnes" <> wrote in message > news:... >> Would be nice if they could get their act together before they criticise, >> even if his point is accurate. At least other Microsoft employees don't >> seem to be so sour. You can't trial something that isn't available. The >> SP2 will probably be included in the initial trial version delivered. >> > > John, > > I do not feel I am being "sour" here. > You may download the Server 2003 x64 Enterprise Edition , or order the > CD, you may also order the CD for the x64 Windows XP Professional Edition; > you can also go buy both right now from a number of vendors; how many more > ways do you need to be able to obtain the x64 products ? > Testing or trialling on any pre-release Beta or RC build will produce > irrelevant or erroneous results tat may not reflect the capabilities or > performance of the final now released product. > > > -- > > Regards, > > Mike > -- > Mike Brannigan [Microsoft] > > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no > rights > > Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these > newsgroups > > "John Barnes" <> wrote in message > news:... >> Would be nice if they could get their act together before they criticise, >> even if his point is accurate. At least other Microsoft employees don't >> seem to be so sour. You can't trial something that isn't available. The >> SP2 will probably be included in the initial trial version delivered. >> >> "Billie Volkova" <> wrote in message >> news:OlI%... >>>A lot of people are having to use RC2 at the moment. Given that none of >>>the orders seem to have been sent or will be until later on now, or >>>others like myself have the problem with OEM keys and can't even place >>>our exchange order. >>> >>> "Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <> wrote in message >>> news:%... >>>> "tommytucker" <> wrote in message >>>> news:19305628-EA50-4800-BDF6-... >>>>> what are we suppose to use for product key for RC2? >>>>> -- >>>>> tommytucker >>>> >>>> Your not supposed to be using a pre-release/unfinished version of the >>>> product now that we have shipped it. >>>> You should either be purchasing the product or if you still need to >>>> evaluate/trial it then you should use the released trial versions >>>> see >>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...ion/trial.mspx >>>> and >>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...l/default.mspx >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> -- >>>> Mike Brannigan [Microsoft] >>>> >>>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no >>>> rights >>>> >>>> Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these >>>> newsgroups >>>> >>>> "tommytucker" <> wrote in message >>>> news:19305628-EA50-4800-BDF6-... >>>>> what are we suppose to use for product key for RC2? >>>>> -- >>>>> tommytucker >>>>> music city, tn >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >

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05-08-2005, 12:03 PM	#1
	Re: product key for RC2 "tommytucker" <> wrote in message news:19305628-EA50-4800-BDF6-... > what are we suppose to use for product key for RC2? > -- > tommytucker Your not supposed to be using a pre-release/unfinished version of the product now that we have shipped it. You should either be purchasing the product or if you still need to evaluate/trial it then you should use the released trial versions see http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...ion/trial.mspx and http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...l/default.mspx -- Regards, Mike -- Mike Brannigan [Microsoft] This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these newsgroups "tommytucker" <> wrote in message news:19305628-EA50-4800-BDF6-... > what are we suppose to use for product key for RC2? > -- > tommytucker > music city, tn Mike Brannigan [MSFT]