Yes, I have checked this out too but have not gone as far as downloading it and running it, I downloaded the compatability advisor...yes my machine will run it too but comes up with same recommendations as John....soundcard drivers need updating and my webcam driver but that is it
Be warned though...if you install the Vista Beta and all is not not well on your machine you cannot simply roll back to previous settings, so system restore will not work !!! If you have win xp or whatever you will have to do a full re-install, download the compatability advisor first and see what it says.
On another note though, I Now have the Beta 2 version of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007......FULL Office suite but with no technical support..it works fine and for a freebie £500+ package has to be worth looking at.
The link is here...
www.microsoft.com/office/preview/default.mspx
A big download but register and you will get a product key to run it, when u run it, activate it and u have all the full features for free !!!
Get it while you can as it is a limited offer.
Regards.........Mark