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Windows 7 RTM to come out in August
Techtree News Staff, Jul 22, 2009 1438 hrs ISTWill be available for download from Aug. 6 onwards
Microsoft's Windows 7 was in news recently for finishing the OS development for getting Release to Manufacturing build. Brandon LeBlanc, Windows Communication Manager for Microsoft, mentioned details about the Windows 7 RTM at the Windows Team Blog. The details mostly matter for the Partners, OEMs, IT Professionals, Developers and Beta enthusiasts as well as testers.
TechNet subscribers would be able to download Windows 7 RTM (English) from Aug. 6 and for other languages the RTM would arrive on Oct. 1.
From Microsoft Connect or Microsoft Developer Network, independent software and hardware vendor partners would be able to download Windows 7 RTM copy on Aug. 6 and Gold/Certified members of Microsoft Partner Program will get a copy on Aug. 16. Volume License Customers can get their copies from Volume License Service Center on Aug. 7.
Microsoft Action Pack Subscribers get to download Windows 7 RTM on Aug. 23 and the OEMs get it two days after Windows 7 goes to Manufacturing. Business customers, IT professionals, and developers will get the Windows 7 RTM copy late September. Microsoft noted that Beta testers won't be receiving any free copy of Windows 7 even though they're beta testers.
LeBlanc also confirmed that Microsoft will be offering Windows 7 Family Pack. He said, "I'm happy to confirm that we will indeed be offering a family pack of Windows 7 Home Premium (in select markets) which will allow installation on up to 3 PCs." So, the home users with multiple PCs can buy Windows 7 Home Premium version that could be installed on to three PCs maximum.
TechNet subscribers would be able to download Windows 7 RTM (English) from Aug. 6 and for other languages the RTM would arrive on Oct. 1.
From Microsoft Connect or Microsoft Developer Network, independent software and hardware vendor partners would be able to download Windows 7 RTM copy on Aug. 6 and Gold/Certified members of Microsoft Partner Program will get a copy on Aug. 16. Volume License Customers can get their copies from Volume License Service Center on Aug. 7.
Microsoft Action Pack Subscribers get to download Windows 7 RTM on Aug. 23 and the OEMs get it two days after Windows 7 goes to Manufacturing. Business customers, IT professionals, and developers will get the Windows 7 RTM copy late September. Microsoft noted that Beta testers won't be receiving any free copy of Windows 7 even though they're beta testers.
LeBlanc also confirmed that Microsoft will be offering Windows 7 Family Pack. He said, "I'm happy to confirm that we will indeed be offering a family pack of Windows 7 Home Premium (in select markets) which will allow installation on up to 3 PCs." So, the home users with multiple PCs can buy Windows 7 Home Premium version that could be installed on to three PCs maximum.
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