Apparently Microsoft was serious about only letting the CPP program grow so much, they are preparing to stop downloads and accepting new shipment requests. This kind of makes sense considering the first Interim release to real Connect testers has been released so Beta 2 is already becoming outdated. Those that do get to download Vista before the cutoff for the general Consumer Program will remain enrolled in the CPP to recieve a copy of Vista RC1 whenever that becomes ready. So yes the fact is that June 30th is the LAST day to get into the CPP program. According to Microsoft blogger Ian Moulster,
“In case you weren’t aware, we are only providing a limited number of copies of Windows Vista Beta 2–either download or physical copies–and we’re fast approaching the cutoff point. What this means is–if you want to get a copy, get it now (and I mean now).”
Source: Ian Moulster’s Blog
