Windows 7 Availability

 

Windows 7 was RTM’d (released to manufacturing) today for the Retail/Consumer Availability of October 22nd

For others outside retail/consumer will be able to download Windows 7 on:

• August 6th for ISVs & IHVs via Microsoft Connect or MSDN
• August 6th for TechNet Subscribers via TechNet
• August 7th for Volume License Customers with Software Assurance via Volume License Service Center
• August 16th for Gold & Certified Partners via Microsoft Partner Network Portal
• August 23rd for Microsoft Action Pack Subscribers via Microsoft Partner Network Portal
• September 1st via Volume Licensing
• October 22nd via Retail (Full Package Product or on a new PC)

http://blogs.msdn.com/mssmallbiz/archive/2009/07/22/9845282.aspx