Windows 7 Release/Download Dates – You can stop pounding on MSDN/TechNet for a bit (until August 6th at least)

Gunther's Blog - Windows 7 Release Dates Announced

“Brandon LeBlanc posted the detailed release dates for Windows 7 on The Windows Blog. Below you can find a summary of the information:

For Partners & OEMs download Windows 7 RTM from Microsoft Connect or MSDN on August 6th.

Microsoft Partner Program Gold/Certified Members will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English through the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) Portal on August 16th.

Microsoft Action Pack Subscribers will be about to download Windows 7 RTM in English starting August 23rd.

Volume License (VL) customer with an existing Software Assurance (SA) license you will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English starting August 7th via the Volume License Service Center (VLSC).

IT Professionals with TechNet Subscriptions will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English on August 6th.

Developers with MSDN Subscriptions will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English on August 6th.

There will be an offering of a family pack of Windows 7 Home Premium (in select markets) which will allow installation on up to 3 PCs.

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To summarize the summary (Note the dates are for the English editions):

• Partners & OEMs/Connect, TechNet, MSDN - August 6th.
• Volume License (VL) customer with an existing Software Assurance (SA) license - August 7th
• Microsoft Partner Program Gold/Certified Members - August 16th
• Microsoft Action Pack Subscribers - August 23rd

 

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