The beta has been a pain in the rear! I have fixed the NIC issue, but still have video driver issues. I will have to find another card at the office and see if I can get it to work properly. There are some interesting changes that I can see already.

1. Changed start menu: Youo have to click on All Programs for it to open. This is nice because it does not cover the main menu. When it does open, it opens like a folder as shortcuts look like a directory tree.

2. I noticed that when I open the Computer Management MMC console, I get a display with a progress bar that registers the console. Although I have opened it several times, I still get the notification.

3. Internet Explorer has a whole new feel to it. More on that soon.

4. There are Parental Controls in the Control Panel. I will have to look at this later. There is also more wireless and mobile options.

5. Folders have a whole new look to them. More on that soon.

Bottom line (and we had heard this) is that there is not much new to the eye. When I get the video issue fixed, I will share a lot more.