Gartner to XP Users: Don't Bother Testing Vista Beta 1

Iria · Jul 27, 2005, 02:21 PM

Research firm Gartner has weighed in with recommendations to enterprises about dabbling with the first beta of Microsoft Windows Vista, telling many to wait for later previews before investing time and effort.

In a research note to clients, analyst Michael Silver -- Gartner's resident Microsoft expert -- advised companies that have adopted Windows XP not to bother thoroughly testing Vista Beta 1.

"Explore the new APIs available for your developers," Silver recommended. "Try out the new features, but don't spend time thoroughly testing them or their functions or checking for your compatibility." He recommended waiting until at least Beta 2 before beginning serious testing. According to dates leaked to several Windows enthusiast sites, Beta 2 is scheduled for a November 2005, appearance.
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Jul 27, 2005, 02:21 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	Gartner to XP Users: Don't Bother Testing Vista Beta 1 Research firm Gartner has weighed in with recommendations to enterprises about dabbling with the first beta of Microsoft Windows Vista, telling many to wait for later previews before investing time and effort. In a research note to clients, analyst Michael Silver -- Gartner's resident Microsoft expert -- advised companies that have adopted Windows XP not to bother thoroughly testing Vista Beta 1. "Explore the new APIs available for your developers," Silver recommended. "Try out the new features, but don't spend time thoroughly testing them or their functions or checking for your compatibility." He recommended waiting until at least Beta 2 before beginning serious testing. According to dates leaked to several Windows enthusiast sites, Beta 2 is scheduled for a November 2005, appearance. __________ Read More / Source: TechWeb