Any Downside to VPC Based CTP Releases?
There are several positive comments in response to the VPC release of VSTS.
https://www.tlmii.net/cs/blogs/iis_musings/archive/2005/07/22/43.aspx
“Now this has got to be one of the most brilliant beta testing concepts i've seen in a while.”
https://samgentile.com/blog/archive/2005/07/22/31858.aspx
“Yes!!!! This is the only way to go with VSTS saving your marriage and your weekends.”
https://blogs.msdn.com/sspotts/archive/2005/07/22/441936.aspx
“This is great! Now you don't have to install the tools to do a test drive. Maybe the developer community could develop custom scripts for hands-on labs that can be shared with others since a standard base VPC image is now available. That would be a great way to help others learn the cool stuff you dig into yourself.”
https://geekswithblogs.net/ehammersley/archive/2005/07/23/48090.aspx
“Honestly I love this idea and believe MS should start doing this for other “larger” betas. VSTS is somewhat of a pain to install although easier than Beta 1 the Beta 2 bits will still give you fits. This makes it nice and easy.”
https://devauthority.com/blogs/joeydotnet/archive/2005/07/22/298.aspx
“This is a great thing for those who haven't taken Team System for a spin because of the time and resources needed for installation and configuration. No excuses now, so what are you waiting for? Go download it! =)”
https://kapoorsolutions.com/reblogger/aspdotnetnewspost6152.aspx
“This really does rock. Good job Microsoft.”
The question of the day: Does anyone see the downside? What if only VPC images where released for CTPs?
Comments
- Anonymous
July 25, 2005
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July 26, 2005
I think this is great. Given the rather complex install of the VSTS, this reduces that complexity and gets people working with the product earlier. I would think that once the product is released, for evals you'd build a dvd with an eval of vpc and the vpc images on the disc. That would allow people to get working with the product without the hassle of the install. - Anonymous
July 26, 2005
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July 26, 2005
Actually, in reference to the VPC cost/availablity issue in comment 1 above, the image comes with a trial copy of VPC included. - Anonymous
July 27, 2005
Downside? Ok, anyone thought about this: the point of a beta is supposed to be to test a product, correct? So if everyone is having trouble installing the product, and the only solution is to give it to everyone pre-installed, how do the bugs ever get worked out of the installation process? - Anonymous
July 27, 2005
Joel: Good point. There is a balance between intall testing and making it easier for people to try out your sofware because they may have been reluctant with only one machine.
Philip: Yeah, VPC should support 64 bit. :-)
Eric: thanks for the clarification - Anonymous
August 01, 2005
Overall I am excited about releasing software as VPC images. http://waltritscher.com/blog/ramblings/archive/2005/07/27/749.aspx
Last summer I wrote about the issue and came up with four possible downsides.
http://waltritscher.com/blog/ramblings/archive/2004/08/11/200.aspx
The salient points...
1. No feedback to development team about install process.
2. No feedback to development team about different hardware and software incompatibilities
3. Bigger download. Total size of the five Whidbey ISO files (~3 GB). Size of Virtual PC image (~ 7 GB)
4. Licensing issues. - Anonymous
June 08, 2008
There are several positive comments in response to the VPC release of VSTS . http://www.tlmii.net/cs/blogs/iis_musings/archive/2005/07/22/43.aspx “Now this has got to be one of the most brilliant beta testing concepts i've seen in a while.” http://samgentile.com/blog/archive/2005/07/22/31858.asp