The official date of Windows 7's "Release to Manufacturing" (RTM) is still unknown. However, the download and purchase dates have finally been announced. The official post from the Windows team is on their blog.
UPDATE - 4:45pm - The RTM has officially been released! Details here.
UPDATE - 5:00pm - Windows 2008 r2 RTM'd as well! Details here.
Here's a quick chronological summary:
- Two days after official RTM: OEMs
- August 6: Downloadable for ISVs, IHV's, TechNet subscribers, MSDN subscribers
- August 7: Downloadable for Volume Licence with Software Assurance (English only)
- August 16: Downloadable for Partner Program Gold / Certified members (English-only)
- August 23: Downloadable for Action Pack subscribers (English Only)
- September 1: Purchasing for Volume License without Software Assurance (no mention of specific language availability)
- By October 1: Downloadable for Partner Program Gold / Certified members, Action Pack subscribers, TechNet subscribers, MSDN subscribers (remaining languages)
- October 22: Purchasing at retail locations
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