We are pleased to announce the release of Windows Server Code Name "Longhorn" Beta 3! This milestone release represents significant progress incorporating the feedback we received from you. We ask that you please install this build as soon as possible and provide feedback. Now is the time more than ever to find and report issues and give us the best chance to incorporate your feedback into the product.

This release is available as a download only. The images posted are DVD images and the recommended approach is to download and burn a DVD appropriate for your hardware. Your testing and feedback on Windows Server Code Named "Longhorn" contributed to the quality of Beta 3 and is much appreciated. We are excited for you to see the great work our product team has done, and we very much look forward to your feedback on this build as we make a significant step toward the final release.

Other images include the following. The full list of Beta 3 images can be found on Connect downloads (https://connect.microsoft.com/downloads/downloads.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0&siteid=4):

Summary of Cool Features: These are some of the features that everyone's excited about for Beta 3. It's by no means a complete list, but it illustrates how much innovation is built into Beta 3.

Thank you again for your continued and valued participation in the Windows Server "Longhorn" Beta! Best regards, The Windows Beta Team