Windows 7 Released To Manufacturing.

Windows Seven
After getting many people to test the software, Microsoft has decided it is good enought for general consumption.

Once Windows 7 is complete, how do I get it?

The answer depends on who you are:

• MSDN & TechNet Subscribers: Subscribers will be able to download the final version of Windows 7 a few weeks after we announce RTM.
• Volume License (VL) Customers: Customers with Software Assurance for Windows will be able to download the final version of Windows 7 Enterprise a few weeks after we announce RTM. As announced today by Bill Veghte during his WPC09 keynote, customers without Software Assurance will be able to purchase Windows 7 through Volume Licensing on September 1st.
• Consumers, Enthusiasts, & Beta Testers (Everyone else): The retail version of Windows 7 will be available in stores October 22nd. If you pre-ordered Windows 7, it should be delivered sometime around the October 22nd timeframe (depends on the retailer). You can pre-order Windows 7 today through many online retailers like the Microsoft Store.
• On New PCs: OEMs are expected to start shipping new PCs with Windows 7 pre-installed on them around October 22nd.

Tags: Microsoft Store, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise

Windows 7 64Bit Leaked To Torrent Sites

Since the Windows 7 build 7000 32-bit was leaked all over torrent sites, people were all out to break their computers with M$s latest concoction to save it's face after vista. Now they can try it with their newer computers with the 64-bit version (7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULXFRE_EN_DVD.ISO), as it is now torrent sites.
But why waste your time on virus infested torrent holes as a public beta is also expected to be announced at the CES 2009 preshow tonight. So wait!
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Tags: Windows 7, Windows 7 64Bit