There was no bin file inside the zip file. I've contacted metaboli about this. Is it possible that they're missing something? I downloaded both files that were available. One is the zip, containing no bin file, and the other is a large exe file.
No one knows yet, BIS has not published any system requirements. They did mention in yesterday's press release that the game will be optimized for DX9.
You know, when the say H1 of 2006, that simply means any time before the 1st of July, so we don't necessarily have another six months to wait...just try to be optimistic!