[OFFER] Windows NT Workstation 3.5 Korean Beta

[wonst719]

I found this CD in the attic. It says "KOREAN BETA" / "NOT FOR SALE" etc.
The disc is not in a good shape, a lot of scratches on the surface, but I was able to dump it using CloneCD.
I don't know whether this verson is already leaked, if it isn't, I'll upload on the FTP.



Below are some screenshots:




The latest build of the PCem is the only VM software that doesn't fail.
Please note that the WinNT 3.5 Korean doesn't have the localized UI. Just IME, fonts, and some locale settings. Fully localized interface came with NT 3.51 in 1996.

[The Distractor]

I.. don't think we have this. Please upload!

[DiskingRound]

Holy cow! Please upload this to mega.co.nz ASAP so we can preserve it! Thanks for your contribution

[Overdoze]

So this is basically build 807 (the RTM), but experimentally in Korean?

Nice find though.

[wonst719]

So this is basically build 807 (the RTM), but experimentally in Korean?

Nice find though.

Yes. I think it's some kind of localization test version.


Sooo... I uploaded it to mega.co.nz, ...and BA public FTP.
*EDIT* Old link removed

[wonst719]

Oh I forgot to say. I'll try redumping the disc with Alcohol 120% tomorrow. It's 2:30 AM here...

[DiskingRound]

Thanks for your contribution Much appreciated. Trying it out on VirtualBox now.

Edit: I can't install it, it shows a BSoD with a random error code:

[The Distractor]

Odd, I installed it in virtualbox fine:

[mrpijey]

Is it really an RTM or a pre-release build? What was the RTM build number?

[DiskingRound]

Odd, I installed it in virtualbox fine:

How did you do that? I couldn't.

Is it really an RTM or a pre-release build? What was the RTM build number?

The RTM build number is 807 as we all know, but the files from this build are dated 2/14/1995. My guess is beta testing of the Korean language for Windows NT 3.5.

[Ahmed Jebara]

To be honest the CD does not seem from Microsoft, but rather pretty good clone of the layout?


a) The typo "resorved"
b) The layout of footer's text never been used, the font aswell for NTs was Times New Roman. The CD Number there never used by Microsoft too (not any of the following formats: 000-000-000, 000-00000, 00000, X00-0000 etc).
c) Considering the copyright date, NT Server 3.5 RTM CD had © 1985-1994, not 1995.

Nice find though, I don't guess a Korean NT 3.5 is easy to find, even though it's RTM

[DiskingRound]

Also, backwards R in the registered trademark symbol between Microsoft and Windows? Plus, many fonts are wrong, although that may be to do it being Korean. Files are also dated 2/14/1995

[qta3426]

To be honest the CD does not seem from Microsoft, but rather pretty good clone of the layout?


a) The typo "resorved"
b) The layout of footer's text never been used, the font aswell for NTs was Times New Roman. The CD Number there never used by Microsoft too (not any of the following formats: 000-000-000, 000-00000, 00000, X00-0000 etc).
c) Considering the copyright date, NT Server 3.5 RTM CD had © 1985-1994, not 1995.

Nice find though, I don't guess a Korean NT 3.5 is easy to find, even though it's RTM

Magazine supplement.

And Windows NT Korean betas are(includes 3.5, 3.51, 4.0) English NT RTM Build evaluation.

Example, Windows NT 3.51 Korean Beta is English NT 3.51 Service Pack 4 and NT 4.0 Korean beta is English RTM(NT 3.51 Korean RTM is include Service Pack 5, NT 4.0 Korean RTM is include Service Pack 1)

[wonst719]

As MunKeongSu said, early Korean NT betas were based on English RTM version.
And this disc is magazine supplement, not directly from MS.
I didn’t notice ‘resorved’ typo before, btw.


Below is a rough translation of this dialog, FYI.

Thank you for trying Korean Windows NT Workstation 3.5 Technology Evaluation Version.
This is the beta version, manufactured to give you an opportunity to try Korean Windows NT Workstation 3.5 before the final version comes out.

As market situation and technology condition changes, final version may have data compatibility issue with this beta version. And Microsoft is not responsible for any data loss or financial loss caused by using this version.

This version expires on 5/31/1995.

Original Korean text:

한글 Windows NT Workstation 3.5 기술 평가판을 사용해주셔서 대단히 감사합니다.

본 버전은 한글 Windows NT Workstation 3.5 최종 버전이 발표되기 이전에 사용자 여러분들에게 한글 Windows Workstation 3.5 사용 기회를 드리고자 하는 목적으로 제작된 기술 평가용 베타 버전입니다.

시장 상황의 변동이나 기술적인 상황의 변동으로 최종 버전은 본 베타버전과의 데이터 호환성에 문제가 있을 수도 있습니다. 또한, 본 버전의 사용으로 인한 데이타의 손실 또는 경제적인 손실에 대하여 마이크로소프트는 책임을 지지 않습니다.

본 평가 버전의 사용유효기간은 1995년 5월 31일까지입니다.

[DiskingRound]

As MunKeongSu said, early Korean NT betas were based on English RTM version.
And this disc is magazine supplement, not directly from MS.
I didn’t notice ‘resorved’ typo before, btw.


Below is a rough translation of this dialog, FYI.

Thank you for trying Korean Windows NT Workstation 3.5 Technology Evaluation Version.
This is the beta version, manufactured to give you an opportunity to try Korean Windows NT Workstation 3.5 before the final version comes out.

As market situation and technology condition changes, final version may have data compatibility issue with this beta version. And Microsoft is not responsible for any data loss or financial loss caused by using this version.

This version expires on 5/31/1995.

Original Korean text:

한글 Windows NT Workstation 3.5 기술 평가판을 사용해주셔서 대단히 감사합니다.

본 버전은 한글 Windows NT Workstation 3.5 최종 버전이 발표되기 이전에 사용자 여러분들에게 한글 Windows Workstation 3.5 사용 기회를 드리고자 하는 목적으로 제작된 기술 평가용 베타 버전입니다.

시장 상황의 변동이나 기술적인 상황의 변동으로 최종 버전은 본 베타버전과의 데이터 호환성에 문제가 있을 수도 있습니다. 또한, 본 버전의 사용으로 인한 데이타의 손실 또는 경제적인 손실에 대하여 마이크로소프트는 책임을 지지 않습니다.

본 평가 버전의 사용유효기간은 1995년 5월 31일까지입니다.

So it actually is a beta. Thanks for the contribution

[Courage]

About the English RTM versions used for international betas:

Don't forget the Japanese NT 3.51 beta..... (It's build 1057, you know )

[DiskingRound]

This release is now on the FTP, dumped in ccd format with artwork. (along with several Windows 10 versions).

[mrpijey]

We still need a better scan of it....

[wonst719]

Sorry for being late.
I uploaded a new mdf dump with disc scan on the public FTP.

[German]

So this is basically build 807 (the RTM), but experimentally in Korean?

Nice find though.

Yes. I think it's some kind of localization test version.


Sooo... I uploaded it to mega.co.nz, ...and BA public FTP.
Here's the link:
https://mega.co.nz/#!kY1x2KCT!1sv9OH8E- ... mmQTHijQEQ

Link can't available

[wonst719]

Link can't available

It's an old dump link. I removed that from mega. New dump is on the public FTP now...