Microsoft has just released a beta version of Virtual PC 2007 giving everyone the chance to run Windows Vista as both a host and guest operating system (hopefully the RC builds will work with this beta).

"So now you have an easy way to try out Windows Vista, even if you are reluctant to replace the OS on one your existing PCs; or if you have already taken the plunge you can spin up a legacy operating system in a virtual machine on your Windows Vista machine," explained Vista product manager Nick White.

You can get the beta from the MS Connect site.