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Jul222009

Windows 7 – RTM related dates

DateWednesday, July 22, 2009 at 8:46AM

Today will probably be the day that Microsoft announces Window 7 has reached the next status level, “release to manufacturing”, RTM. If this continues to hold true, the following dates will have importance to us in regards to this product. Note that if the software is moved to RTM status today, Microsoft will have successfully met their projected deadline for this release.

  • OEM’s should have their copies though 2 days after the announcement meaning this Friday if it is announced today.
  • Aug 6- Developers and IT Professionals who subscribe to MSDN and TechNet will become available for download
  • August 7 – Volume Licensing customers with Software Assurance Plans
  • August 16 or 23 – Microsoft’s hardware and software partners will receive their copies of RTM.
  • Sept 1 – Volume Licensing customers without Software Assurance Plans
  • Oct 22 – Consumers and other customers will have Windows 7 available for purchase at retail

That’s all we have for now. Will add updates as they come along.

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