Neowin.net 3604 has been released to testers as a Pre RC1 build. This is the first build released since Beta 3 and Microsoft are calling it "non beta quality" which could mean that RC1 is very close to release. The build has been confirmed as "3604" has been submitted to the bug reporting tool that everyone can access. Details below:

We are pleased to offer this beta release for download from http://windowsbeta.microsoft.com . This is an interim build between Beta 3 and RC1 is not considered "Beta quality". This build is intended as a preview of our progress post Beta 3 and to allow you to regress bugs fixed since Beta 3. We do not require that you install this build. If you choose to install this build it is recommended that you back up all data and configuration information prior to installation.

Currently the following product images are available:

Standard Server
Web Server
Enterprise Server
Enterprise Server Checked (debug) version for developers
Enterprise Server 64 bit Edition
Enterprise Server 64 bit Edition Checked (debug) version for developers.
The customer support and diagnostics CD will be available in the next several days.
Before you begin please note the following:

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