XP Beta 2 vs. Vista Beta 2

I never tried XP RC1 or read about testers opinions with XP Beta 2... I would like to get an idea of how things were a couple months before October 26, 2001; and now.

From old XP RC1 and Beta 2 reviews I've read, I am of the understanding that XP Beta 2 was mildly stable, with a few bugs; while XP RC1 was very stable and a true release candidate.

I ask that all testers that tested XP Beta 2 and RC1, share your thoughts on any similarities between then and now; in regards to stability, possible bsod's, network stack errors (or otherwise network issues), etc.

I am very close to waiting for Windows 'Fiji', and keeping XP till then. After reading on Paul Thurrot's Winfo site, MS is flat-out refusing to listen to any of the advice for a delay and intends to ship come rain or shine on November/January, I question their respect for their customers and testers.

So, if past testers would, please share what it was like a couple months be October 26, 2001. Thank you.

I've got no experience of XP testing, but I'd question what will change to make the release of Fuji any better than Vista, If MS don't listen now why should things change ;-)

That being said I'm not rushing to Vista even though the improvements on tablet PCs make it very desireable.

Gordon