Windows XP Service Pack 3 – ISO-9660 CD Image File

Here is Microsoft’s Windows XP Service Pack 3 CD image released 2008-05-06.

xpsp3_5512.080413-2113_usa_x86fre_spcd.iso

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone CD ISO

Here is Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone CD ISO released 2008-04-14.

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers.

6001.18000.080118-1840_x86fre_wave1_ServicePackInstaller-FRMCSP1_CD1.iso

Version number 936330

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone

Here is Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone released 2008-04-14.

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is an update to Windows Vista that addresses key feedback from our customers. SP1 addresses specific reliability and performance issues, supports new types of hardware, and adds support for several emerging standards.

Windows6.0-KB936330-X86-wave1.exe

Version number 936330

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone DVD ISO

Here is Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 All Language Standalone DVD ISO released 2008-04-14.

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers

6001.18000.080118-1840_iso_client_sp_wave1-FRMCSP1_DVD.iso

Version number 936330

April 2008 Security Releases ISO Image

Here is Microsoft’s April 2008 Security Releases ISO Image released 2008-04-09.

This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on April 8th, 2008.

Windows-KB913086-200804.iso

Version number 913086

Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2

Here are links to the various versions of Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 available from Microsoft.

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 is the next-generation development tool for Windows Vista, the 2007 Office System, and the Web.

Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 Professional Edition – OrcasBeta2ProX1394646.img (7/23/2007)

Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 Standard Edition – OrcasBeta2StdX1394643.img (7/23/2007)

Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 Team Foundation Server – OrcasBeta2TFSX1394648.img (7/23/2007)

Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio Team System 2008 Beta 2 Team Suite (Virtual PC) – OrcasBeta2_VSTS_7PartsTotal.part01.exe-OrcasBeta2_VSTS_7PartsTotal.part07.rar (7/25/2007)

Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 Team Foundation Server (Virtual PC) – OrcasBeta2_TFSVSTS_9PartsTotal.part01.exe-OrcasBeta2_TFSVSTS_9PartsTotal.part09.rar (7/23/2007)

MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 – OrcasBeta2MSDNLibraryX1400348.img (7/23/2007)

Microsoft Silverlight Tools Alpha for Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 – VS_SilverlightTools_Alpha_Setup.exe (8/10/2007)

An Overview of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 White Paper – An Overview of Visual Studio 2008.docx/pdf/xps (7/30/2007)

Windows Server® 2008 Beta 3

Evaluate the Windows Server 2008 Public Beta today

This time-limited release of Windows Server® 2008 Beta 3 will expire on April 7, 2008. After this time, you will need to uninstall the software or upgrade to a later release or a fully-licensed version of Windows Server® 2008.

This product requires a valid product key for activation – you may install the product without activation, but if you do not enter a valid product key and activate within 30 days of installation, the software will cease to function.

If you have received a product key via email confirmation, you may use the key with the software you download from this site or with a DVD containing Windows Server® 2008 Beta 3.

If you have not received a product key, you can obtain one by visiting one of the following sites:

1. Developers
2. IT Professionals

Links to downloads:

• Windows® Web Server 2008 Beta 3 – wsl_6001.16510.070417-1740_x86fre_SvrWeb-KB3WFRE_EN_DVD.iso (2007-04-25)
• Windows Server® 2008 Beta 3 Standard – wsl_6001.16510.070417-1740_x86fre_server-KB3SFRE_EN_DVD.iso (2007-04-25)
  
• Windows Server® 2008 Beta 3 Datacenter – wsl_6001.16510.070417-1740_x86fre_server-KB3SFRE_EN_DVD.iso (2007-04-25)
  
• Windows Server 2008 Beta 3: System Requirements and Installation Documentation – readme.htm, relnotes.htm (2007-04-30)
• Windows Server 2008 Beta 3 Technical Overviews – Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Microsoft Online Responder.doc (2007-04-30)
• Windows Server 2008 Security Guide – Executive Overview – Windows Server 2008 Security Guide 1.0.doc (2007-06-01)
• Windows Server 2008 Developer Training Kit (Beta 3) – Windows Server 2008 Developer Training Kit (beta 3).exe (2007-07-17)
• Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2003 with SP1 to Windows Server 2008 – Changes in Functionality from Windows Server 2003 with SP1 to Windows Server 2008.doc (2007-07-02)
• Windows Server 2008 Technical Library

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Trials

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Trials

Here you can find various trial editions of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.

Visual Studio 2005 Team Suite 180-Day Trial – En_vs_2005_vsts_180_Trial.img (2006-06-29)
Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server 180-Day Trial – en_vs_2005_tfs_trial.iso (2006-05-18)
Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Database Professionals Trial – Team Edition for Database Pros Add-on for Team Suite.EXE (2007-01-08)
Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition 90-Day Trial – En_vs_2005_Pro_90_Trial.img (2006-06-29)
Visual Studio 2005 Online Hosted Experience
Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions

patterns & practices April 2007 DVD

Heres is Microsoft’s patterns & practices DVD image released 2007-07-25.

This DVD contains detailed technical information including printable guides, source code, PowerPoint presentations, and multi-media content. Microsoft patterns & practices are Microsoft’s recommendations for how to design, develop, deploy, and operate architecturally sound applications for the Microsoft application platform.

Content1.cab, Content2.cab, Microsoft patterns and practices April 2007 DVD.msi

Version: Apr-2007

patterns & practices Developer Center

Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 Standard Edition

Here is Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 Standard Edition.

Visual Studio 2008 delivers on Microsoft’s vision of smart client applications by letting developers quickly create connected applications that deliver the highest quality rich user experiences. This new version lets any size organization create more secure, more manageable, and more reliable applications that take advantage of Windows Vista, 2007 Office System and the Web. By building these new types of applications, organizations will find it easier than ever to capture and analyze information so that they can make effective business decisions.

This beta is intended for early adopters of the Microsoft technology, platform, and tools offerings. We designed this release to let developers try out new technology and product changes, but not to build production systems. This limitation is fully covered in the Microsoft Software License Terms that accompany this beta.

Note: When this release is uninstalled, existing Visual Studio and .NET Framework installations may be affected. See the ReadMe file for more information.

OrcasBeta2StdX1394643.img

Version: Beta2

Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 Professional Edition

Here is Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 Professional Edition.

Visual Studio 2008 delivers on Microsoft’s vision of smart client applications by letting developers quickly create connected applications that deliver the highest quality rich user experiences. This new version lets any size organization create more secure, more manageable, and more reliable applications that take advantage of Windows Vista, 2007 Office System and the Web. By building these new types of applications, organizations will find it easier than ever to capture and analyze information so that they can make effective business decisions.

This beta is intended for early adopters of the Microsoft technology, platform, and tools offerings. We designed this release to let developers try out new technology and product changes, but not to build production systems. This limitation is fully covered in the Microsoft Software License Terms that accompany this beta.

Note: When this release is uninstalled, existing Visual Studio and .NET Framework installations may be affected. See the ReadMe file for more information.

OrcasBeta2ProX1394646.img

Version: Beta2

MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2

Here is MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2.

MSDN Library provides access to essential programming information, including technical reference documentations, white papers, software development kits and code samples necessary to develop web services and applications. This is an updated version of the MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2.

OrcasBeta2MSDNLibraryX1400348.img

Version: Beta2

MSDN Community Distribution CD June 2007

Here is the MSDN Community Distribution CD Image released 2007-06-08.

Jun2007_Download.iso

Version: 1.00

MSDN Library (April 2007 Edition) – Includes Visual® Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 documentation.

Here is The MSDN® Library released 2007-05-17.

MSDVENUCD1_X13-63639.img MSDVENUCD2_X13-63640.img MSDVENUCD3_X13-63641.img MSDVENUCD4_X13-63642.img

Version: 1

Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio Code Name “Orcas” Beta 1 (Team Suite – self-extracting)

Here is Microsoft Visual Studio Code Name “Orcas” (Team Suite) released 2007-05-01.

OrcasBeta1_VSTS_SelfExtractedDVD_9partsTotal.part01.exe – OrcasBeta1_VSTS_SelfExtractedDVD_9partsTotal.part09.rar

Version: 1.0

Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio Code Name “Orcas” Beta 1 (Professional Edition – self-extracting install)

Here is Microsoft Visual Studio Code Name “Orcas” (Professional Edition) released 2007-04-26.

OrcasBeta1_VSPRO_SelfExtractedDVD_8partsTotal.part1.exe – OrcasBeta1_VSPRO_SelfExtractedDVD_8partsTotal.part8.rar

Version: -

Microsoft® Windows® Software Development Kit (SDK) for Windows Server code name “Longhorn” and .NET Framework 3.5

Here is the Windows SDK for Windows Server code name “Longhorn” released 2007-04-25.

6.0.6001.16500.72.WindowsSDK_LonghornServer_idw.WindowsSDK.DVD.Release.img

Version: 6.0A or 6.0.6001.16500.72

Microsoft® Windows® Software Development Kit Update for Windows Vista™

Here is the Microsoft® Windows® Software Development Kit (SDK) for Windows Vista released 2007-03-22.

6.1.6000.16384.10.WindowsSDK_Vista_Feb2007Update_rtm.DVD.Rel.iso

Version: 6.0 or 6.1.6000.16384.10

Of particular interest to myself is the fact that this SDK contains the DirectShow “BaseClasses” sample/code/library. ffdshow and Media Player Classic both use Baseclasses’ resulting library, strmbase.lib.