| Wednesday, July 22 2009 |

Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system will attain "release to manufacturing" (RTM) status soon, following which it will be made available to different sections of users on different dates, according to an official blog post at the Windows Team Blog. The elusive Windows 7 RTM in its English version will be made available to Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) subscribers on August 6. It will be available in other languages by October 1. Microsoft further added that Microsoft independent software/hardware vendor partners (ISVs/IHVs), along with TechNet subscribers will also be able to download Windows 7 RTM (English) on Aug. 6. Microsoft's original equipment manufacturer partners (OEMs) will begin receiving Windows 7 two days after RTM, although a fixed date on when exactly the OS gets its RTM status was not mentioned. Windows 7 is on course for an October 22 commercial release, when consumers will be able to buy retail versions of the operating system, as well as PCs and notebooks pre-installed with it.
Source: Windows 7 Team Blog
Source: Windows 7 Team Blog
User comments
Well, looks like it's almost time to buy a Technet subscription.
chip in with a buddy or two.... it will soften the blow:toast::rockout:
That's the plan. lol.
that or google slic bios :P
God i love slic ;)
God i love slic ;)
im with you on that one mate :toast: Vista run perfect for 2-3 years no prbs at all.
Its already rtm status though =p
http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/07/22/windows-7-has-been-released-to-manufacturing.aspx
http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/07/22/windows-7-has-been-released-to-manufacturing.aspx
Anyone have any idea when it will be available on MSDNAA (MSDN Academic Alliance)?
Woo hoo, finally. Glad I got my preorder in .
