Question: Has the vista version of windows been launched? if yes when? Is its free download  available on any site? 

Answer: No, it's in a BETA 2 phase. It won't be released until later this year, or early next year.\n\nYou can download the beta2 copy from their site.........\n http://www.microsoft.com/Windowsvista/\n\nYou might want to grab their Vista readiness tool before you install, to see how well your system will be compatible with it.........\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=df59b474-c0b7-4422-8c70-b0d9d3d2f575&DisplayLang=en
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