Its been said that good things come to those that wait. Its also been said that the early bird gets the worm. WinBeta proudly announces the culmination of years of testing, name changes, and speculation. 5.2.3765.0 (dnsrv.030206-2140). While a new build in itself isn't too impressive, what is impressive is 2/13/2003 7:00:00 PM and is named as strong>RTM (release to manufacture). Built back on 02/06/2003, 3765 has been kicking around for quite a while.
Now before we go blowing any credibility, and giving Microsoft no room to work, we'll temper ourselves a bit and say the following: In the past Microsoft has retracted the RTM label from beta releases, as 3765 still needs to pass escrow. Also, like XP, the final build number may change, although the actual build files are the same (this will likely be the case. XP didn't actually end at build 2600. That was a nice round number assigned to it). This could also just be an OEM test for the actual RTM. That being said, the fact remains that 3765 IS marked as final. In the coming week we will be sure to pass on any supplemental information to you. For now, baring any changes, Windows 2003 Servers have been put to bed! And in the "when the hell do i get a copy?" department: As of yet there have been no **** leaked. As soon as one is available, you will have it. (and yes there is a set of VOL images.)
Now before we go blowing any credibility, and giving Microsoft no room to work, we'll temper ourselves a bit and say the following: In the past Microsoft has retracted the RTM label from beta releases, as 3765 still needs to pass escrow. Also, like XP, the final build number may change, although the actual build files are the same (this will likely be the case. XP didn't actually end at build 2600. That was a nice round number assigned to it). This could also just be an OEM test for the actual RTM. That being said, the fact remains that 3765 IS marked as final. In the coming week we will be sure to pass on any supplemental information to you. For now, baring any changes, Windows 2003 Servers have been put to bed! And in the "when the hell do i get a copy?" department: As of yet there have been no **** leaked. As soon as one is available, you will have it. (and yes there is a set of VOL images.)
