Windows 7 RTM on its way - Dates

[Nimrod]

Microsoft has just sent word that MSDN and TechNet customers will be able to get hold of Windows 7 RTM on August 6.

Windows 7 RTM will initially be available in English on August 6th and remaining languages by October 1st for both MSDN and TechNet customers.

Microsoft has released a time-line for RTM availability, English will be first followed by other languages:

ISV/IHV - ISV (Independent software vendor) and IHV (Independent hardware vendor) Partners will be able to download Windows 7 RTM from Microsoft Connect or MSDN on August 6th.
Partner Program Gold/Certified Members - August 16th. By October 1st, the remaining languages will become available to download.
Action Pack Subscribers - August 23rd. By October 1st, the remaining languages will become available to download.
OEMs - Approximately 2 days after Microsoft officially RTM
Volume License with Software Assurance - August 7th via the Volume License Service Center (VLSC). The rest of the languages for Windows 7 RTM should be available within a couple of weeks after that.
Volume License without Software Assurance - September 1 (downloadable from the Volume License Service Center)
MSDN/TechNet - August 6th and remaining languages by October 1st.
Everyone else - October 22nd, general availability date.

Source: When will you get Windows 7 RTM? - Windows 7 Team Blog - The Windows Blog

 

[InsaneNutter]

Woohoo, I’ve been holding off installing stuff on this PC knowing I would have to format it in a week or two as the RTM would be out. Nice to finally have the official word on this.

 

[Trebor]

I installed Vista SP2 the other day on my PC. Can't remember why I did but never mind Windows 7 here I come!

 

[Dark Scyth]

I installed Vista SP2 the other day on my PC. Can't remember why I did but never mind Windows 7 here I come!

Sounds like someone has a Technet subscription.

 

[InsaneNutter]

Sounds like someone has a Technet subscription.

You could get one for free, there’s a guide in the advanced members area. It takes a bit of work but if you want a legit copy for free months before Windows 7 is released to the public its worth the effot in my opinion

 

[Dark Scyth]

Its definitely a good deal but I'm not the greatest with sending proper documents and then the project on top of that. Its definitely that I don't want to but I have a feeling that it would fail miserably then just be a waste of time.

 

[KillerWhiteMan]

Its definitely a good deal but I'm not the greatest with sending proper documents and then the project on top of that. Its definitely that I don't want to but I have a feeling that it would fail miserably then just be a waste of time.

Have faith Dark Scyth.

The computer my family uses right now has Vista on it and my Mom does not really like it too much. From what I have heard from you guys, you are much happier with Windows 7. Should I replace the Vista with 7 on the computer?

 

[BonezOz]

Have faith Dark Scyth.

The computer my family uses right now has Vista on it and my Mom does not really like it too much. From what I have heard from you guys, you are much happier with Windows 7. Should I replace the Vista with 7 on the computer?

Yeah, M8, I actually liked Vista, but 7 is a much more rounded OS. I haven't heard any complaints from the kids about it either so that's good. I am SO looking forward to getting the RTM next month, I'll be upgrading 3 PC's with it.

 

[Dark Scyth]

Should I replace the Vista with 7 on the computer?

I highly recommend getting Windows 7.

 

[KillerWhiteMan]

I shall switch to 7 then. Vista frustrates the hell out of me sometimes.

 

[InsaneNutter]

Yeah, M8, I actually liked Vista, but 7 is a much more rounded OS. I haven't heard any complaints from the kids about it either so that's good. I am SO looking forward to getting the RTM next month, I'll be upgrading 3 PC's with it.

Totally agree with you there, I used Vista since day one and really liked it, the only problem it really had was lack of driver support in the early days.

After using the Windows 7 RC for a few weeks then using Vista on another pc makes you realise just how much of an improvement Windows 7 is.

Can’t really say anything bad about it expect I want the RTM now, not in two weeks