In case you're dying to get your hands on the upcoming Windows 7, the official availability schedule is now published. It can't be purchased until October 22, but if you're a Microsoft partner or software developer, you'll be able to get it much earlier.
UPDATE: Both Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2 have officially RTM'd.
Here's a chronological summary, which I originally posted here:
- 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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