Windows RTM release

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. Microsoft also confirmed there is no special deal or "thank you" for Windows 7 testers. The special pre-order pricing was "done with our beta testers in mind" according to Brandon LeBlanc.