Here's the latest Windows Vista timeline

WinInfo | at | by Mike

It's been a big week for Vista news, and has often been the case, most of it is bad. But if you're looking for a little more clarity than what Microsoft is providing, I've got the details about the latest Vista release timeline. Think of it this way: Everything's been pushed back 6-8 weeks. So the Beta 2/RC0/next CTP release, originally scheduled for April 12, has been moved to May 24. The RC1 release, originally due in mid-July, is now set for August 25. And the RTM release, originally due August 25, is now October 25. One other little tidbit. I wrote last week that Microsoft would soon ship an interim Vista build (5342) to testers and TAP (Technology Adoption Program) members. That build will ship today or early next week.